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Risk Management Considerations for Managing Transitional and Emergency Housing

Providing shelter for vulnerable individuals comes with important responsibilities. As municipalities and serv...

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Encroachments in the Area Adjacent to a Sidewalk

In May of 2018, Ontario Regulations 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (MMS) was amen...

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Fairness in Municipal Procurement

A comparison of two Court cases where exclusion clauses were used in municipal tender documents with different...

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Impact of Bill 142 Construction Act on Municipalities

Municipalities need to be aware of the impact that the new Construction Act will have on them. Prompt payment...

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Intersection Safety - Sight Lines

Intersections are points of conflict and a potential hazard. It is important that the design, alignment and si...

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Police Reference Document

References to recommendations, standards and policies made by police associations to assist our municipal poli...

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Preparing for the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

A description of the provisions of the Cannabis Act and how municipalities can prepare.

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Recreational Cannabis in the Workplace - Are you ready for legalization?

With Legalization of Cannabis having already taken affect, employers should be prepared with updated policies...

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Service Reductions Due to COVID-19

Municipalities are concerned that they will not meet their obligations to provide services and comply with Ont...

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Sidewalk Inspection Procedures

According to sections 16.1(1) and 16.2(1) of Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Munic...

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