What is Expropriation? Expropriation occurs when an authorized public authority takes private property without consent of the owner. In Canada, public authorities have the right to take private property, as long as the appropriate government body approves the acquisition. Given the imbalance
Registered Property Owners in Expropriations
Municipalities in Ontario are engaging in the expropriation process to involuntarily purchase private property for various infrastructure works. For example, in the City of Toronto, the authorities have acquired an interest in private property in order to accommodate the upgrading and enhanced of
Notice of Application for Approval to Exproriate Land
As has been discussed, expropriation is a taking of land without consent of the owner by an expropriating authority. An understanding of the expropriation process is essential for lawyers and appraisers to properly consult property owners and business owners that are subject to land acquisition by
Expropriation in Ontario
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