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Crown Law, Black’s Law and the Greenlands Authority Question — September 28, 2026
A plain-language review of Crown Law §4.4.6, essential Black’s Law terms, the Annapolis test, and the Greenlands evidence still needed.
John T
12 hours ago4 min read
ASK PROFESSOR LEX: WHERE IS THE COMPENSATION RECORD?
A public audit of valuation, compensation, private burden, professional assessment, and who pays when private land may be relied upon to provide a public ecological or planning benefit.
John T
Aug 189 min read
THE SUPREME COURT of CANADA
FOLLOWING THE FINDINGS OF THE SCC ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE Court File No.: [To be assigned] NOTICE TO READER: The following is a draft from John Tait for transparency to claimants and it is in the queue for approval. BETWEEN: Representative plaintive JOHN TAIT and family on their own behalf and on behalf of all members of the proposed Class Plaintiff(s) - and - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN and ELECTED OFFICIALS (Defendants) STATEMENT OF CLAIM (Cl
John T
Aug 5, 20254 min read


COMPENSATION: COURT FINDINGS
YOU HAVE ALLOWED THE EXPROPRIATION OF OUR PROPERTIES SUPREME COURT: COMPENSATION FOR WATERSHED LOSSES www.linkedin.com › posts › Canadian lawyer Canadian Lawyer Magazine on LinkedIn: Compensation for land’s ... Compensation for land’s expropriation cannot ignore land-use restrictions from watershed zoning: SCC. Newfoundland property owners argued zoning was enacted… , In 2024, the Court’s decision in City of St. John’s v Lynch, 2024 SCC 17, has now provided guidance on
John T
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Legal Information Related to Property Rights
DID THEY BREACH OUR TRUST? WHAT IS FRAUD AND BREACH OF TRUST Fraud and Breach of Trust are likely the two most commonly charged dishonesty offenses. Fraud involves obtaining a benefit (not necessarily financial) through dishonesty. Breach of Trust involves abusing a position of authority for self-benefit and against the interests of the person to whom you owe the duty of trust. VIOLATING DUTIES OF OFFICE OR TRUST This section makes it a criminal offence for a public off
John T
Jan 18, 202519 min read


INTRO: Conservation Authorities Act
If you own land in Ontario, you might be facing an unexpected challenge due to the Conservation Authorities Act. This Act is designed to protect our natural resources, but it can also have far-reaching consequences for property owners, often without fair compensation. Let’s explore what this Act is all about and how it might unfairly impact your land. What is the Conservation Authorities Act? The Conservation Authorities Act is a law in Ontario that gives certain organization
John T
Aug 11, 20244 min read


Impact of the Conservation Authorities Act on Property Owners
Our Strategy: Unveiling the Injustice of the Conservation Act A Call to Action for Affected Property Owners Are you one of the many property owners who might have lost property value and equity due to restrictions imposed by the Conservation Authorities Act? If so, you are not alone. Our goal is to shed light on this injustice and build a network of property owners ready to fight for their rights and seek compensation for their losses. The Hidden Impact on Property Values Thr
John T
Aug 11, 20243 min read
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