The Need for Concession Laws in Developing Countries

International Matters

THE NEED FOR PROPER LEGISLATIVE STRUCTURE IN CONCESSION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  By: Jayson Schwarz LLM  Public, Private, Partnership Model Governments today are trying to deal with the tremendous financial burden of creating new infrastructure and/or refurbishing the old.  Developing countries generally lack the financial resources and operational experience to develop and properly operate these essential projects.…

When Land Transfer Tax May Not Apply

For the Profession

SOME INSTANCES WHEN LAND TRANSFER TAX MAY NOT APPLY1   S. 2(1) of Ontario’s Land Transfer Tax Act R.S.O. 1990, c. L.6, (the “Act”) states, that “every person” tendering for registration a conveyance by which “any land” is conveyed to or in trust for a transferee shall pay land transfer tax (“LTT”) upon registration of…

Planning Act Consents & When They Apply

For the Profession

Once a Consent, Always a Consent … Maybe By: Jayson Schwarz LLM and Konstantine Chatzidimos The Effect on the Planning Act Introduction The oft asked query of investment property purchasers or those whose adjacent properties merge whether intentionally or by inadvertence,  is whether their acquisition can be divided into smaller parcels.  Examination of this question…