Aird & Berlis Lawyers Release Updated Guide to Expropriation in Ontario

Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Expropriation Law in Ontario, authored by municipal lawyers Christopher Williams, Andrea Skinner and Matthew Helfand, and published by LexisNexis.

This updated edition serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating Ontario’s intricate expropriation law regime. It offers practical insights into both the procedural and substantive aspects of expropriation, covering everything from the historical context of the legislation to its current application.

The book explains key legal concepts, outlines the rights and responsibilities of expropriating authorities and private landowners, and provides expert commentary on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation. It also includes the full text of the Ontario Expropriations Act, the federal Expropriation Act and relevant regulations.

New in this edition are updates that reflect statutory changes to the Ontario Expropriations Act, procedural modifications related to the Ontario Land Tribunal, recent jurisprudence, including a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on de facto expropriations, and a comprehensive update to the chapter on Indigenous Issues and Expropriation.

Expropriation Law in Ontario, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for public authorities, legal professionals and landowners involved in expropriation matters.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the publication, click here.