The federal government has introduced a new GST/HST rebate aimed at improving housing affordability for first-time home buyers purchasing newly constructed homes. The legislation received Royal Assent in March 2026 and allows qualifying buyers to recover some or all of the federal GST (or the federal portion of HST) paid…
Congratulation to Shawn O’Connor on his election to the slate of Trustees for the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) to be voted on at the AGM in March. The CCLA is the second largest law association in Ontario and provides advocacy, legal education, research and guidance to members of…
There are more legal changes coming January 1, 2026 for Ontario’s construction industry. Following an independent review of the Construction Act, the government has introduced amendments to holdback practices and the adjudication process, among others. These changes are designed to increase payment certainty, reduce disputes, and modernize how projects are…
Kelly Santini’s JP Zubec secured a major victory for his client in Reid v. Cote et al., 2025 ONSC 6542, a complex proceeding that blended elements of both shareholder oppression and estate litigation. The dispute centred on the estate of a successful businesswoman, which included a corporate and trust structure…