Municipal litigation involves not only an understanding of the basic underlying dispute between the parties, but also an understanding of how the dispute is affected by the laws regulating governmental bodies.
JSS Barristers has considerable experience acting as counsel to local and regional municipal authorities, as well as representing individuals seeking redress against municipal bodies. This is a complex area of law in which the depth and experience of counsel can be critical in a matter’s success. Where possible, JSS Barristers is happy to assist clients at all levels of the municipal regulatory and dispute resolution system.
Can the City Sue me for Negligence or Nuisance?
April 3, 2025
The jurisprudence on municipal law is well flushed out when it comes to a city’s obligations to its patrons, but when we flip this around to consider a citizen’s obligation to the city (or more broadly, the community as a whole), the law is much more nuanced. The applicable remedy for a municipality vexed by a citizen remains in enforcement of its statues and bylaws, but not in tort.
The SCC Expands the Cause of Action for Constructive Taking
November 30, 2022
The October decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Annapolis Group Inc v Halifax Regional Municipality may cause governments to codify the previously held assumption that there will be no compensation for lands with rejected development permits.
Tort Liability in a COVID World, Part 3: Government Oversight of the Cargill Beef Plant
May 5, 2020
With the easing of restrictions across Canada, including at food processing plants, can governments be held liable for future outbreaks? Laura Warner and Kaila Eadie examine the principles that impact government liability in these unique circumstances.
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