Compliance and procedures for development near transit projects in Ontario
Navigating development near transit corridor lands can present significant complexities, particularly in light of the regulations established by Ontario’s Building Transit Faster Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 12 (the “Act”). The Act, which is aimed at expediting the completion of […]
Municipal property tax and assessment paraprofessionals – Unpacking of Caruso v The Law Society of Ontario
In November 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) released the Caruso v. The Law Society of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 6744 (“Caruso”) decision, which clarified the scope of paraprofessional practice with respect to immigration applications. The court held […]
Reassessment of Ontario properties officially delayed and taxpayers’ rights to challenge their assessments
Ontario property assessments will officially remain frozen on 2016 values for the 2024 taxation year, and the Divisional Court will hear an appeal regarding taxpayers’ rights to annually challenge their property assessments. The Ontario property assessment system ordinarily operates on […]
Community Benefits Charges: Existing Rates and Upcoming Changes in the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
Miller Thomson’s article of November 2, 2022 addressed the nature of Community Benefits Charges (“CBCs”) and their relationship with the updated development charges and parkland dedication regimes. This article will discuss the calculation methods adopted by municipalities with CBC by-laws, […]
Municipalities impose community benefits charges
Municipalities impose community benefits charges In the summer and fall of 2022, several Ontario municipalities have passed by-laws imposing Community Benefits Charges (“CBCs”) on new developments to pay for development-related capital costs under section 37 of the Planning Act. More […]
5 tips arising from Ontario Divisional Court’s denial of property tax exemption for lands owned by places of worship
Ontario’s religious organizations are used to relying upon Ontario’s Assessment Act’s property tax exemptions for lands owned by a church or religious organization and used as “a place of worship and the land used in connection with it.” The Divisional […]
