Real Estate Law Blog

The new Societies Act is intended to provide greater flexibility to the internal governance of not-for-profit organizations, while enhancing accountability measures among charities and publicly funded societies. Some of the many proposed changes include implementing new corporate governance procedures, as well as distinguishing between publicly funded ...

When doing business in Alberta or transacting with an Alberta party, it is extremely important to be aware of the requirements contained in the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act (the "GAA").  The GAA has its roots in the Great Depression era, is unique legislation among the Canadian provinces and territories, and represents one of the earliest Canadian consumer protection ...

Whether a hedge is a fence matters because it can mean the difference between relief under the Property Law Act and the end of your ability to use a neighbour’s land. You might seek relief under the Property Law Act where you discover after many years, for example, that part of your drive way is actually on your neighbour’s property. Your neighbour now wants you to stop ...

A recent decision of the Tax Court of Canada will be of interest to those who hold rental property for the long term and who incur expenses related to the zoning of that property. The Tax Court found that such expenses were deductible for tax purposes, and were not required to be capitalized to the cost of the property.

Background

The Income Tax Act (“Act”) distinguishes ...