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They say municipal government is closest to the people. That means municipal issues can hit closest to home. Our Municipal Law team brings you experience in the full range of issues that arise from municipal government. We act for municipalities, developers and other interested parties in such key areas as:

  • By-law enforcement
  • Construction and tendering
  • Environmental issues
  • Expropriation
  • Governance and bylaws
  • Labour and employment
  • Land use
  • Municipal liability defence
  • Municipal utilities
  • Planning and development
  • Public-private partnering
  • Taxation and finance
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