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Issues of interest
Implementation of new Provincial Offences Act (“POA”) and Municipal By-law Enforcement Act (“MBEA”)
- The MBEA is likely to be proclaimed in 2016, with proclamation of the POA to follow later in 2016 or 2017. Together, they replace the Summary Convictions Act.
- The MBEA provides for a screening officer and adjudicator process, as opposed to the court system. It is mandatory for parking offences and available for other municipal by-law offences with pre-set fines under $1000.
- The POA sets out a ticket process for offences with pre-set fines, and an information process for other offences.
- It is not clear yet to what extent this will impact municipal by-law prosecutions.
Urban Reserves / Municipal Development & Servicing Agreements (“MDSA”)
- Resolution of certain key cases involving treaty land entitlement (properties include Kapyong Barracks and Assiniboia Downs) have led to an influx of request for MDSAs.
Section activity
A presentation for those lawyers who advocate for clients before City of Winnipeg committees or tribunals on the ABCs of:
April 6, 2016 – City of Winnipeg 101
- appearing before Council, Executive Policy Committee or Standing Policy Committees (including jurisdiction and rules of procedure)
- special considerations for public hearings and appeals
- process for appeal of the decision of a Contract Administrator under the City's General Terms and Conditions
May 11, 2016 – Inland Port Special Planning Authority
A discussion of Bill 13 that replaces the provisions of The Planning Act that deal with special planning areas. Meagan Boles, MCP is the Senior Planner for CentrePort, and she will make a presentation on the new legislation which established the Inland Port Special Planning Area for the Rosser CentrePort land and established the Inland Port Special Planning Authority. This new authority consists of representatives from Rosser, Winnipeg, CentrePort, Winnipeg Airports Authority and the province. Meagan will discuss her role, and explain the effects of this change in The Planning Act.