Municipal Law
Municipal government has experienced dramatic changes in recent years. Restructuring, provincial down loading, a new Municipal Act and significant changes to planning and environmental legislation have created challenges for elected officials and municipal staff. Never before has the burden placed on local government been so great.
As a recognized leader for more than 40 years in the area of municipal law, our firm now represents over 15 local municipalities, utility commissions, conservation authorities and their local boards and commissions as they face these and the many other challenges of municipal government.
Our Municipal Law Group can assist you with:
- Restructuring, Governance and Joint Services
- Privatization of Services
- Municipal Liability Claims and Litigation
- Utility Restructuring and Financing
- Municipal Finance, Contracts and Administration
- Municipal Election Matters
- By-Law Enforcement
- Development Issues
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Issues
- Property Tax collection
- Conflict of Interest Advice
- Representation Before the Ontario Municipal Board, Courts and Tribunals.
To find out more about this highly specialized area of the law and how we may be able to help you, contact:
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Little | 613.546.8070 | rlittle@cswan.com |
| Roy Conacher | 613.544.7030 | rconacher@cswan.com |
| Tim Wilkin | 613.546.8074 | twilkin@cswan.com |
| Anthony Ball | 613.546.8089 | aball@cswan.com |
| Tony Fleming | 613.546.8096 | tfleming@cswan.com |