Starting April 1, 2026, freehold homebuyers in Ontario must register their pre-construction purchase agreement with Tarion within 45 days of signing to qualify for the maximum deposit protection coverage.

The new GST/HST first-time home buyers’ rebate offers up to $50,000 in tax relief, representing a major change that can directly benefit clients purchasing newly constructed or substantially renovated homes with agreements of purchase and sale entered into on or after March 20, 2025. Practitioners need to understand the eligibility rules, rebate calculations, and application process to ensure clients are advised accurately and can maximise the benefit available to them.

Procedural changes under the Family Focused Protocol have reshaped how practitioners navigate family property proceedings in the Court of King’s Bench. The By Lawyers Property Division guide provides everything practitioners need to manage family property files efficiently and avoid procedural missteps.

By Lawyers Mortgages guide is packed with adaptable precedents, worksheets, and end-to-end guidance to help Ontario practitioners save time, reduce errors, and boost consistency in private mortgage transactions.

The Family Focused Protocol (FFP) overhauls family law proceedings in Alberta by introducing a case managed divorce process led by a Mandatory Intake Triage (MIT) Justice. By Lawyers has published new guidance and precedents to assist practitioners in implementing the new FFP framework.

New AI prompts have been added to the Corporations, Trusts, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures matter plans, helping lawyers efficiently compare client instructions with draft agreements and strengthen risk management.