Case law continues to evolve and understanding legal trends and pitfalls is part of a planner’s learning journey. Come and see what is trending in planning, development and environmental law, including municipal and indigenous governance. A coast-to-coast of planning law cases will be highlighted to help planners understand how to make informed choices in the future. The session will highlight key legal issues such as zoning and development approvals, reconciliation with Indigenous communities, climate and environmental issues, and other significant developments relevant to planners and decision-makers across Canada. Participants will learn how courts oversee the planning profession from jurisdictional, natural justice, and negligence perspectives, including the legal implications of fundamental breaches and liability risks for practicing planners.
