In a move aimed at improving housing affordability, the Ontario government announced on March 25, 2026 a proposed enhanced HST rebate on eligible new homes. If implemented, this program ...

Kirby v. Turner, 2026 BCSC 510 (Supreme Court of British Columbia) A B.C. Supreme Court case out of Kelowna shows how easily a real estate transaction can be hijacked when ...

Private mortgage deals often move fast, rely on relationships, and lean on professionals to make transactions feel safe. A recent Law Society of British Columbia discipline decision is a reminder ...

What this case is about Ontario’s regulator (FSRA) settled an enforcement matter involving a licensed mortgage broker, his supervised agent, and a related lending company used to advance funds. The ...

In Ghotaymi v. BCLC (2026 BCSC 191), the court upheld a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering controls that is directly relevant to mortgage brokers, lenders, and other mortgage service providers. ...

1. The current legal definition: “limited dealer” means every dealer who is not an investment dealer As of the consolidated Securities Rules current to March 2026, British Columbia defines “limited ...