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John Alati on #urbanizeTHIS – Municipal Lawyer John Alati Says The OMB Should Stay
Posted on November 25, 2016
Firm Partner John Alati was invited to speak on #urbanizeTHIS, hosted by Matthew Slutsky and Ara Mamourian, to discuss the value and merits of the Ontario Municipal Board in planning and development law, and why beneficial reforms from the Province’s internal review of the Ontario Municipal Board could result in greater transparency and more constructive decision-making.
You can hear the podcast below:
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