Municipal Law

In this new edition, author Donald J. Bourgeois and Jessica Spindler delves into the topic of election law in Canada and provides valuable insight into this important and evolving area.

Whether you are launching or defending a municipal liability claim or assessing a client's vulnerability, this looseleaf service is the source to turn to for authoritative guidance on the unique legislative and common law protections afforded municipalities and their officers.

The advent of the coronavirus crisis has complicated the issue of liability for frontline workers, especially first responders. This volume offers a comprehensive look at this relevant – and evolving – topic.

This unique publication addresses the logistical and operational aspects of emergency and disaster relief situations and the legislative frameworks that govern such crisis situations.

In one, index-tabbed, portable volume, this text offers expert commentary outlining key features of both the historical and the latest legislative changes presented with citations to relevant case law from both the Courts and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board).

The Law of Municipal Finance is a practical guide to managing fiscal resources responsibly and ethically. Examples from municipalities across Canada illustrate the rules in action, why they are necessary, and the consequences of breaking them.

The Maritime title covers both the general issues of maritime law and the more specific issues while the Municipal title provides a comprehensive overview of the different municipal regimes that exist throughout Canada.

The Municipal Liability Risk Management newsletter is designed to provide current and usable pro-active help for managing the legal risks faced by municipalities.

Designed especially for municipal professionals, Municipal Business By-law Drafting Manual is an invaluable hands-on guide to formulating by-laws that comply with this landmark legislation.

This pandemic-inspired legal reference explores the powers conferred by both federal and provincial emergency legislation in Canada – what they are, how legislatures have created them, how federal and provincial leaders have used and may use them, and how courts and other participants in our democratic system can hold governments accountable when they do.