More than ever, successful real estate development in 2026 hinges on an in-depth understanding of regulatory trends. Some of the themes to be explored by Guillaume Pelegrin, Frédéric Legendre and Marilou Simard at the 2026 Municipal Law Summit include:
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A review of the overly prescriptive approach to social and affordable housing, as reflected in amendments to the By-law for a Diverse Metropolis (20-20-20);
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The increasing use of moratoriums, freezes and regulatory reviews (formal or informal) driven by a lack of municipal services and falling outside the new framework set out in the Municipal Powers Act
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The growing reliance on exceptional tools (sec. 93 of Bill 31, pending Bill 5, etc.), due to an overly complex regulatory framework
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The abolition of interim control by-laws (RCI) governing natural environments within the Montréal Metropolitan Community (CMM), alongside continued local environmental protection initiatives that may invalidate certain real estate projects
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A review of recent decisions reshaping municipal powers and developers’ rights
Speakers will address these themes using practical examples drawn from recent experiences, both in court and in negotiations with municipalities.
Agenda
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8:00 a.m. - Arrival & continental breakfast
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8:30 a.m. - Seminar begins
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11:50 a.m. - Q&A, validation question and closing remarks
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12:00 p.m. - End of event
Cost
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This seminar is offered free of charge, courtesy of Fasken.
Event Contact
Fasken Events + 1 514 397 7508[email protected]
