Municipal Matters

2016 OSSGA Conference and AGM

See you there!

I look forward to seeing everyone at the 2016 Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association's Annual General Meeting. I will be presenting as part of the panel "Putting Stock in Young People: Voices of the Future Panel" alongside Caitlin Port and Victor Giordano. The agenda for the AGM can be found here

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February 22, 2016

Bill 73: Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015

Summary of changes to the Planning Act

After months of public input, Bill 73 “ Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015 ” has received Royal Assent. The Act will amend both the Development Charges Act and the Planning Act. The press release can be found here .

There are many amendments, some technical, and some over-arching policy changes. This is a summary of the . . .

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February 04, 2016

Case Law Update - Glaspell v. Ontario

"The Boathouse Decision"

Who do you contact to approve the building of a new dock or boathouse? A recent Ontario case changes the answer...

In Glaspell v Ontario the Superior Court of Justice was tasked with resolving a jurisdictional issue regarding the regulation and oversight of structures built over water. The Plaintiff brought a motion against the . . .

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February 03, 2016

Welcome to Municipal Matters

A blog addressing municipal law issues across Ontario

Barriston's municipal law practice group has deep roots, having practiced municipal law since 1948, when past partner, Osmond J. Rowe Q.C. began serving as Town Solicitor for the Town of Barrie.

Although much has changed since 1948, our reputation for excellent service has been a continuous thread. It is now 2016 and to continue . . .

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January 04, 2016

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