Real Estate
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September 02, 2025
Bianca Kratt assumes CBA presidency alongside new, returning board members
Bianca Kratt has begun her year as the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)’s president with a focus on strengthening the resilience of the legal profession, according to an announcement from the association.
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August 29, 2025
Feds announce funding for Prairie businesses facing trade challenges
As Canadian businesses face economic uncertainty due to tariffs disrupting export markets and global supply chains, the federal government has announced the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) for support to help businesses “respond to trade shocks.”
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August 29, 2025
FINANCE - Taxation - Real or immovable property assessment - Methods of assessment
Appeal by Canada Life Assurance Company against the decision made by the Assessment Appeals Committee of the Saskatchewan Municipal Board. In its decision, the Committee dismissed an appeal from a determination made by the Regina Board of Revision in which the Board found the City’s Assessor did not err in terms of the assessment, and that Canada Life was not entitled to further document production from the Assessor.
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August 28, 2025
Canada amends vessel operation regulations for more local management
The federal government is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations so local authorities can more efficiently manage issues such as excessive speed, shoreline erosion and community safety concerns.
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August 28, 2025
Whelton Hiutin welcomes Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid as associates
Whelton Hiutin LLP has announced that Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid have joined the firm as associates.
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August 26, 2025
Miller Thomson welcomes Sodavex team to Montreal office
Miller Thomson has announced the addition of seven new lawyers from the Sodavex team to its Montreal office effective Sept. 2.
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August 26, 2025
Was father’s money for children to buy house a gift or loan?
Despite the recent market decline in Ontario, the high cost of real estate often pushes families to join together to fund down payments. In such circumstances, the legal consequences of commingling family funds may blur the lines between generosity and expectation.
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August 26, 2025
Robert Bothwell joins Edmonton’s Reynolds Mirth as partner
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP has welcomed Robert Bothwell to its team as partner.
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August 25, 2025
Increased judicial intervention to correct unfairness at key tribunals
Ontario’s administrative tribunals are facing increased scrutiny by the courts for unfairness in dismissing claims brought by tenants, landlords, employees, car accident victims and people who believe they have experienced discrimination or are seeking disability benefits.
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August 22, 2025
Court declines to stay class action against Airbnb over allegedly unlicensed rentals
The B.C. Court of Appeal has declined Airbnb’s request to stay a class action concerning allegations that the platform operates rental services in Canada without the licences required under real estate and consumer protection laws.