Baker & Company

06/18/2026

Ontario real estate brokerages will now be required to submit annual financial filings to the province’s industry regulator as part of a plan to “strengthen financial oversight” in the wake of the iPro Realty scandal. https://ow.ly/PubV50ZcLM4

Ontario real estate brokerages will now be required to submit annual financial filings to the province’s industry regulator as part of a plan to “strengthen financial oversight” in the wake of the iPro Realty scandal.

06/16/2026

Toys R Us Canada has reached agreements to sell its name, trademarks, inventory, and leases to three separate buyers, including its current owner, as the retailer continues its creditor protection process.

The structured asset sale raises important questions about how intellectual property, inventory, and retail leases are handled in Canadian insolvency proceedings.

https://ow.ly/XJA750ZbSp9

Toys “R” Us Canada has reached several deals to sell assets including its name, trademarks, inventory and leases to three different buyers — one of whom is its current owner.

06/12/2026

A Canadian real estate company is eyeing Toronto’s soft condo market as it looks to buy $500-million worth of unsold units, starting with a $30-million “bulk” purchase steps from Toronto Metropolitan University.

A Canadian real estate company is eyeing Toronto’s soft condo market as it looks to buy $500-million worth of unsold units, starting with a $30-million 'bulk' purchase steps from Toronto Metropolitan University.

06/03/2026

Moss Park is bracing for an influx of density after developer Manga Hotel Group proposed a 32-storey mixed-use apartment building to join its two other towers in the neighbourhood. The proposal for 207–219 Jarvis Street includes 315 rental units and heritage preservation of the lot’s seven row houses, which date back to the mid-19th century. https://ow.ly/hGVA50Z7bjt

The proposal on Jarvis would come with plenty of family-sized units, heritage preservation and a swanky lobby

05/29/2026

Homeowners in Ontario and British Columbia are increasingly missing their mortgage payments, as higher interest rates make it harder for them to service their debt when they renew their loans.

In Ontario, the delinquency rate on total mortgages outstanding was 0.36 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according to data from Equifax Canada. That is 52 per cent higher than the same period last year.

Higher interest rates fuelling rise in number of homeowners falling behind in payments

05/25/2026

Receiving notice that the government wants to take your property can feel overwhelming, but Ontario property owners have more rights than many realize.

Whether the expropriation is for a highway, transit corridor, utility line, or municipal infrastructure, understanding your legal protections and acting on them can make a significant difference in what you receive.

Our latest blog explains what you need to know: https://ow.ly/FWrZ50Z3p03

Find out what Ontario property owners must know when facing expropriation — your rights, compensation entitlements, and what to do when the government wants your land.

05/12/2026

New data from TRREB points to signs of life in Toronto's condo market, with sales rising 14.4 per cent year-over-year last month.

Prices, however, continued to decline, dropping 6.4 per cent to an average of just over $665,000, raising questions about what the current market means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

https://ow.ly/BkAN50YXFww

Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.

05/06/2026

Know a great lawyer looking for their next move? We are hiring!

We're looking for a smart, collegial lawyer (2–5 years) to join our corporate/commercial and real estate practice — junior or senior, with or without a book of business.

Hybrid | Toronto | High-quality work | Supportive team

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05/05/2026

Families living along Toronto’s waterfront say they’re growing more worried their access to precious green space is about to become more limited, as the Ford government moves to seize a strip of land near the island airport. https://ow.ly/67is50YV3hE

On Thursday, the province tabled legislation to take over the City of Toronto's portion of the tripartite agreement governing Billy Bishop Airport.

04/27/2026

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently dismissed a lawsuit for fire damages because the person who filed it was an undischarged bankrupt. Although his bankruptcy trustee allowed him to keep living in and managing his properties, he did not have the legal right to start a court case on his own.

https://ow.ly/CO7E50YP6Bp

Ruling notes trustee was unaware of filing of action for damages for loss due to fire