As we have discussed in our expropriation law blog posts, we represent property owners and business owners in claims against government authorities when land is involuntarily purchased for a public purpose. The Municipal Act 2001 S.O. 2001, c. 25, in Ontario, provides that the power of a
Expropriations Update in Ontario
As we have discussed here and has been discussed here and here the municipal governments across Ontario are undertaking various infrastructure projects that require the expropriation of land from private property owners. As Goldstein Law Firm, we specialize in expropriation law, having helped
Road Widening Expropriations
As we have discussed here and here, an expropriation or taking of land typically occurs when a municipality, town, or other government agency requires land for the purposes of public works (i.e., infrastructure project). The project could be large in scope, including new subways or light rail
Hamilton LRT Expropriations
Expropriation is the government taking of land. In preparation for constructing the Hamilton LRT, the government is purchasing property from private owners. A large quantity of land is being acquired by the government to accommodate the LRT project in Hamilton. The City of Hamilton and Metrolinx
Served With a Notice of Expropriation. What Now?
If you have been served with a Notice of Expropriation (Form 7) under the Expropriations Act, R. R.O. 1990, Reg. 636 (the "Act") in Ontario, this suggests that the authorities will be undertaking the process of taking all or a portion of your land for a public purpose. Under the Act, the
Viva Rapid Transit Corridor – Expropriations
The Town of Richmond Hill has obtained approval from local council to serve offers of compensation under section 25 of the Expropriations Act in Ontario to owners of lands who are being expropriated on Yonge Street for the vivaNEst bus rapid transit corridor. York Region Rapid Transit
When is Expropriation Necessary?
The York Region is undertaking various infrastructure projects, including the Viva Bus Rapid Transit Expansion, which is taking place in the City of Vaughan. In order to carry out the construction work to build the new rapid transit bus line, the authorities require various strips of land for
Offers of Compensation – Approving Expropriations
An expropriating authority is required to obtain the approval of the local council or "approving authority" in order to carry out an expropriation. An example of such approval is contained here In the link, attached, permission is sought from the City of Toronto to expropriate and acquire