Municipal law touches nearly every aspect of local governance and community life. This program offers a practical overview of key issues in municipal law, focusing on the legal relationships between municipalities, landowners, developers, businesses, and members of the public. Attendees will gain insight into the bylaw passing powers municipalities exercise under provincial legislation, the rights of individuals affected by municipal decisions, and the legal avenues available for challenging those decisions. Topics will include:

• Civil litigation against municipalities (in tort)
• Civil litigation against municipalities (assessment matters, challenging bylaws, judicial review, and more)
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) appeals
• How municipalities can impact land title, including deferred reserve caveats, restrictive covenants, and utility rights of way
• Participatory rights
• Practice pointers

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: $545.00