Anders Knudsen

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to consider a proposed settlement of appeals by McMaster University against the City of Hamilton's Development Charges By-laws.

The parties agreed to amend the 2019 DC By-law to implement a statutory exemption for university development under the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities Act.

Finding the proposed amendment fair and reasonable, the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendment.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Hamilton's Development Charges By-laws.

The parties advised that Tribunal-led mediation had resulted in an agreement in principle for the McMaster University appeals.

The Tribunal consolidated the McMaster appeals and scheduled a potential settlement hearing.

The Tribunal also heard updates regarding the West End Home Builders' Association and 2362302 Ontario Inc. appeals, noting significant progress, and scheduled a further Case Management Conference to allow discussions to continue.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Hamilton's Development Charges By-law.

The Tribunal received draft Procedural Orders and Issues Lists, and was updated on scheduled mediation and settlement discussions.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for October 20, 2021.