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Craig R. R. Garbe

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer | Funds, REITs & JV Deals

Partner

Leonard A. Gangbar

Real Estate Development & Condo Lawyer

Partner 

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Real Estate & Municipal Law Lawyer | Development & Approvals

It is becoming more common for condominium owners to consider terminating a condominium in order to recover capital and (potentially) make a profit. This insight addresses key points that condominium owners, condominium board members and prospective purchasers of condominium lands should keep in mind when planning the termination of a condominium and sale of the entire condominium land for redevelopment.

Closing Down the Condo When Developers Want In and Owners Want Out

Closing Down the Condo: When Developers Want In and Owners Want Out

Meg Tweedlie

Director, Student Talent

Beginning January 1, 2021, changes to the Condominium Act, 1998, will introduce new obligations for condominium developers. Following these changes, declarants must provide Ontario's Residential Condominium Buyers' Guide (the Condo Guide) to purchasers of pre-construction and newly built residential condominium units or proposed condominium purchases.

Upcoming Legislative Changes Mean New Obligations for Condominium Developers

Sandra Geddes

Knowledge Management Lawyer

Over the last 20 years, since the introduction of the electronic land registry system, real estate in Ontario has slowly been making its way into the electronic age. On July 1st, 2015 another step was taken. All real estate documentation may now exist and be signed electronically as the result of an amendment to Ontario's <a href="http://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/00e17" title="Electronic Commerce Act, 2000" target="_blank">Electronic Commerce Act, 2000</a>. The fundamentals of real estate transactions will not change, but parties will now be able to sign documents electronically. This may be as simple as copying or scanning an "original ink" signature or it may involve electronic signature technology that provides various security features to ensure that the signature was attached to a document by the proper party. There are many providers of electronic signature systems, and many different systems available on the market. Parties to a real estate transaction may need to adjust their document management processes to ensure their electronic documents and signatures will be considered authentic and reliable by others. Even with the amendment to the Act, parties are not required to deliver or accept electronic signatures unless they agree to do so, especially with public bodies. Paper documents with ink signatures continue to be equally acceptable. As with physical documents, care must be taken to ensure proper execution of electronic documents, that all parties are signing a copy of the "same document," and that no changes are made to the document after execution.

Esignatures Do They Change Ontario Real Estate Deals

E-signatures – Do They Change Ontario Real Estate Deals?

Natalia E. Iamundo

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Province of Ontario recently introduced Bill 106, Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015, to amend the Condominium Act, 1998, largely in response to the immense growth and change in the condominium sector in Ontario in recent years. If passed in its present form, Bill 106 would introduce substantial amendments to the Condominium Act (together with corresponding amendments to ancillary legislation, such as the Land Titles Act, the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, the Planning Act, and the Building Code Act, 1992).

Substantial Amendments to the Condominium Act will impact Condominium Developers and Corporations

David Cassin

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Carl Cunningham

Management-side Employment Lawyer

Talia K. Bregman

Employment Services, National Practice Group Leader

After a series of conflicting decisions, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has clarified the enforceability of termination clauses in Ontario employment agreements through its recent decision in the dual appeals in Baker v Van Dolder&rsquo;s Home Team Inc. and Li v Wayfair Canada ULC.

At Any Time and for Any Reason is Here to Stay

Ontario Court of Appeal Restores Common Sense to Termination Clauses in Ontario Employment Agreements

"At Any Time" and "For Any Reason" is Here to Stay

Michelle F. Yung

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Nathalie Hunter Heighington

Associate at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

Part II of this three-part series examines Build Canada Homes&rsquo; Investment Policy Framework, including its priorities, eligible housing projects and partnership models. It explores how project readiness, affordability, scale, modular construction and cross-sector collaboration may position commercial real estate proponents to participate in BCH initiatives.

Part II How Build Canada Homes

Part II How Build Canada Homes Works: Investment Framework, Eligibility and Partnerships

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer

Christopher J. Doucet

Corporate & Mining Lawyer | M&A & Corporate Finance

Aidyn Bhatia

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has launched a broad consultation on modernizing the regulation of public companies, examining venture issuer status, financial reporting, resale restrictions, material change reporting and alignment with U.S. developments. The Consultation Paper includes a proposed qualified institutional purchaser exemption that could provide eligible reporting issuers with greater flexibility to raise capital without traditional resale hold periods. Stakeholders have until November 13, 2026, to submit comments.

CSA Publishes Sweeping Consultation on Modernizing the Regulation of Public Companies

Samuel Judson

Change of control provisions in commercial leases can create uncertainty for both landlords and tenants, particularly where terms such as &ldquo;control&rdquo; and &ldquo;effective control&rdquo; are undefined. This article examines the Canadian legal landscape, key case law and Section 23 of Ontario&rsquo;s Commercial Tenancies Act, and offers practical considerations for drafting and negotiating change of control provisions. It also highlights potential carve-outs and strategies to reduce ambiguity and the risk of future disputes.

change of Control of Commercial Tenants Drafting

Change of Control of Commercial Tenants: Drafting, Interpretation and Practical Considerations

Morgan Sutherland

Associate 

Michael C. Smith

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The United Nations has adopted the first global regulatory framework for Automated Driving Systems, establishing safety, cybersecurity, testing and monitoring requirements for Level 3, 4 and 5 automated vehicles. This article examines the framework&rsquo;s implications for Canada, including how Transport Canada may incorporate the requirements into domestic vehicle safety standards and what manufacturers and suppliers should consider as regulation evolves.

First Global Regulatory Framework For Autonomous Vehicles

First Global Regulatory Framework For Autonomous Vehicles: Key Takeaways For Canada And The Auto Industry

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Leonard Gangbar in the Globe and Mail on Joining Bennett Jones

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