The icy side of municipal law Save article Remove saved article

As winter settles in across Canada, so does a familiar reality: public spaces, sidewalks, and streets transform into potential hazards due to ice and snow. For municipalities, this seasonal shift is far more than a logistical challenge of co-ordinating an army of snowplows and seasonable employees. It brings complex legal responsibilities under the Occupiers’ Liability Act, the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which compels Ontario cities to maintain public