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Land Developers Canada Land Use Restrictions

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Be Careful what you Agree to: Municipal and Planning Agreement Enforceability and the Potential for Perpetual Impacts on...

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When are agreements entered into as part of the land use planning approval process an extension of that process, and therefore changeable through a future process, and when are they more akin to commercial contracts that will...more

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Don't Let Caveats Mislead You: The Importance of Complying with Limitation Periods in Property Claims

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In the realm of property law, caveats serve as a powerful tool for protecting interests in real estate. By registering a caveat on land titles, individuals or entities can assert a claim or encumbrance against a property,...more

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Land Leases for Renewable Energy Projects in Alberta - Update, November 2023

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In 2016, the Province of Alberta passed the Renewable Electricity Act, cementing its commitment to increasing the amount of green energy produced in Alberta, with a goal of 30 percent of Alberta's electricity coming from...more

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Land Use Compatibility Basics

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Land use compatibility in the planning context is achieved where industrial and other major facilities can coexist with sensitive land uses to contribute to healthy, livable and sustainable communities. The statutory and...more

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Proptech and Decarbonization in Commercial Real Estate

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Decarbonization in the commercial real estate sector is top of mind for building developers, owners and operators, as it has garnered increased policy momentum at all levels of government in Canada. Stakeholders must ensure...more

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Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Law In de facto Expropriation Cases

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Government Advantage and Reasonable Land Use - A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently clarified that any public “advantage” that government obtains through land regulations that deprives a property owner...more

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