In the media: Guillaume Lavictoire was interviewed by Radio-Canada regarding expropriation issues tied to the proposed Toronto–Québec City high-frequency rail (TGF/Alto) project. Read the full article here: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2249487/expropriation-fonctionnement-train-grande-vitesse-canadaAdditional background: Guillaume attended the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa, where he trained to practice law in both French and English in Ontario. He was also elected valedictorian by his graduating class….

Metrolinx has recently expropriated a high number of properties for the Ontario Line subway project. These takings, many of which involve subsurface interests, have prompted significant debate over methodologies for the valuation of below-grade interests. One major point of contention is what “discount” ought to be applied to account for the fact that an expropriated interest is below grade. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal had its opportunity to address this question…

On ​April 22nd and 23rd, Guillaume Lavictoire​ ​will instruct this two-day course which focuses on familiarizing right of way agents / IRWA members in the following areas: contract law and real estate contracts, tort law and torts relating to real estate, expropriation law, land use controls, and laws applicable to condominiums.  For more information about course 800C, please consult the following link: https://www.irwachapter29.ca/courses…

We are pleased to announce that Irene Wong, Partner at Scargall Owen‑King Lavictoire LLP, presented at the 2026 Ontario Bar Association Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning & Environmental Law, held this past Friday in Toronto. Irene Wong co‑presented with Sarah Spitz (Rayman Harris LLP) on the Case Law Update: The Latest in Expropriation Law This session provided a comprehensive review of recent expropriation law decisions, notable trends, and key developments affecting practitioners…

Expropriated owners are generally entitled to their reasonable legal, appraisal, and other costs incurred for the purpose of determining compensation under section 32 of the Expropriations Act. The Divisional Court recently released a decision concluding that the Ontario Land Tribunal[1] does not have statutory authority to award interest on costs before the Tribunal issues its costs order. This decision serves as a reminder that, while full indemnification for owners remains a key…

In our previous blog posts, we outlined several key provisions of Bill C-15, which, if passed, would enact the High-Speed Rail Network Act to facilitate and expedite the construction of the proposed high-speed rail corridor between Toronto and Quebec City. Notably, Bill C-15 recently passed second reading at the House of Commons and has been referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for further consideration. At this stage, there have been…