The federal government has introduced a new GST/HST rebate aimed at improving housing affordability for purchasers of newly constructed homes. The legislation, which received Royal Assent in March 2026, can provide up to $50,000 in tax relief. More recently, Ontario announced a temporary expansion of the rebate to all new home…
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New GST/HST Rebate For First-Time Home Buyers
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…
Shawn O’Connor Elected Trustee of CCLA
February 2026
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…
New Year’s Resolutions for Ontario’s Construction Industry:January 1, 2026 Construction Act Changes
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…
