The Ceremony beings with welcoming guests and opening words by the organizers.

Presented By: Benjamin Tal

The only constant is change.  Since LandPRO 2017 we've experienced a 180 degree turnaround in the Ontario real estate market, uncertainty in global trade agreements, increases in interest rates and the introduction of a real estate tax on foreign investors. With his customary skill, flair and wit, Ben will dissect the most pressing global, regional and local economic factors and bring some clarity to how these forces might impact our industry in 2018 and beyond.

Presented By: Adam Brown

Supporters of the reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board claim it will shift the balance of power away from developers and return the responsibility of planning back to municipalities.  In this presentation Adam Brown will discuss the impact the reform is likely to have on the development community and the consequences - intended and unintended - on the municipalities themselves.

Presented By: Ahmad Aslam

Mr. Aslam is an expert in small business tax law.  In this segment he will outline the changes being made to Federal Tax Law that will impact small and mid-sized firms, and offer specific guidelines as to how law firms should implement these changes and mitigate their risks to clients and firms alike.

Panel Members: Harry Herskowitz, Leor Margulies, Leo Longo, Alex Foundos, Marta Lewycky

• Condominium conversions and Tarion’s proposed new requirements outlined in Builder Bulletin 51.

• Encroachment agreements and air-crane swing agreements - trespass (and claiming injunctive relief) vs. nuisance (and claiming nominal monetary damages only).

• AirBnB and the City of Toronto’s zoning by-laws - will the City’s 30-day minimum term work?