The Dirt on Commercial Fill Operations and Site Alteration By-laws
Issues with commercial fill operations are beginning to pop up with increasing frequency, particularly for those municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. A commercial fill operation is generally recognized as being the placing or dumping of fill for renumeration or some other form of consideration. Each year, development . . .
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act
(MFIPPA)
Acronyms, an idiosyncrasy which is sure to set a professional group apart from the rest, we municipal law lawyers are no exception! Today we will discuss the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (MFIPPA).
MFIPPA requires that a municipal institution protect the privacy of an individual’s personal information . . .
Ontario awards 16 new renewable energy contracts
LRP I Contracts Offered on March 10, 2016
Today the province announced the awarding of large renewable energy contracts in the following municipalities:
Prince Edward County (solar);
Township of Selwyn (and Municipality of Trent Lakes) (three waterpower);
Township of Stone Mills (solar);
Township of South Stormont and City of Cornwall (solar);
Township of . . .
Urban agriculture: what is it?
And how do we encourage (or should we be encouraging) these opportunities?
As Ontario continues to experience development pressures in areas that were historically used for agricultural purposes, many municipalities are implementing creative solutions to increase access to agricultural opportunities. For example, “urban agriculture” is a term that is being written into many municipal bylaws and zoning bylaws, as a . . .
Province releases draft Bill 73 regulations for public comment
Further to the changes coming to the Planning Act as a result of Bill 73, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has just posted draft regulations on its Environmental Registry. The commenting period for each of the five proposed regulations will be open until April 14, 2016.
Some of the proposed changes include:
• the . . .
Snow Days
A Roads Scholar post about the white stuff
Roads Scholar is a series post in which we discuss all things road-related.
Today my town is a snow globe. Luckily, I am able to walk to work and can concentrate on enjoying the scenery. But for many, a snowy-world translates into a harrowing commute. It is a situation which will spark an internal debate on whether it is better to . . .
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
