The Complicated New Transparency Regime for Trusts
In recent years, the provincial and federal government have announced legislative and regulatory changes with the goal of combating money laundering, tax evasion and other ... Continued
Government of Canada Announces New Rent Support for Businesses
We have previously published articles regarding the Government of Canada’s announcement that it would be implementing a Commercial Emergency Rent Subsidy program (“CERS”) to provide ... Continued
Government of Canada Announces Update on New Rent Support For Businesses
We previously published an article regarding the Government of Canada’s announcement that it would be implementing a Commercial Emergency Rent Subsidy program (“CERS”) to provide ... Continued
Federal Government Announces New Rent Relief Measures to Replace CECRA
Note: The federal government has since released further details regarding the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. ... Continued
Update: Land Owner Transparency Act in force November 30, 2020
Further to our previous article of September 16, 2020, the Province of BC approved Order in Council No. 549 on September 20, 2020 which brings ... Continued
Update: Land Owner Transparency Act in force November 30, 2020
Further to our previous article of September 16, 2020, the Province of BC approved Order in Council No. 549 on September 20, 2020 which brings ... Continued
LOTR – the Land Owner Transparency Registry
In an effort to increase disclosure of the ownership of real estate in B.C., the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) received royal assent and will ... Continued
UPDATE: BC Government Outlines Plans for Residential Rent-Related Evictions and Repayment Framework
Further to our article from July 17, 2020, the provincial government has released requirements of the new repayment framework applicable to residential tenants with outstanding ... Continued
BC Government Outlines Plans for Residential Rent-Related Evictions and Repayment Framework
Note: Since the date of this article, the provincial government has released the requirements of the new repayment framework. You can find our latest update ... Continued
BC Government Lifts Moratorium on Non-Rent Related Notices to End Tenancy and Evictions
On June 24, the provincial government announced that landlords in BC are able to issue notices to end tenancy again, effective immediately. The announcement is ... Continued
BC Extends the Temporary Rental Supplement to August
On June 19, 2020, the provincial government announced the extension of the temporary rental supplement (“TRS”). The TRS began on April 9, and is now ... Continued
New Regulations Soon in Effect from CMHC
Stricter regulations for mortgage applications will soon be implemented by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). These changes are being implemented in response to ... Continued