
Expropriation vs. Eminent Domain
The main difference between expropriation and eminent domain is the country in which they are used. The foreboding term ‘expropriation’ in Canada describes the government’s
The main difference between expropriation and eminent domain is the country in which they are used. The foreboding term ‘expropriation’ in Canada describes the government’s
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
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,
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
An expropriating authority is required to obtain the approval of the local council or “approving authority” in order to carry out an expropriation. Temporary easements
Section 22 of the Expropriations Act imposes a critical limitation period – Claimants who have suffered losses as a result of a partial taking of
When the government is set to expropriate your land, you will receive a Notice of Expropriation. The Notice will include, among other details, the date
Government authorities such as municipalities, school boards, and provincial and federal governments undertake projects which require them to obtain land from private property owners. In
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
In the case of City of Toronto v. Simone Group Properties Limited 2013 ONSC 341, the Local Planing Appeal Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board) assessed