When did municipal elections get so exciting? Toronto has always had animated politicians and 2018 is no exception. We break down Ontario's municipal election code with lawyer John Mascarin and he shares his expertise and legal analysis of the Better Local Government Act.

Prof. Mascarin is a member of the Municipal and Land Use Planning Group. He practises in the areas of local government and municipal law, development, land use and planning law, and building and construction regulation. John provides advice, counsel and representation to both private and public sector clients on all matters relating to municipal law as well as land use planning and development matters, including development charges, building regulatory matters and various contractual arrangements.

He also appears regularly before municipal councils, committees, public authorities and boards, administrative tribunals (particularly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, formerly the Ontario Municipal Board) and the Ontario Courts. An acknowledged expert on the Municipal Act, 2001 and on matters pertaining to municipal powers, authorities and jurisdiction, clients often seek out John for his opinions, advisement and representation and comments with respect to municipal law.

John Mascarin is a lecturer at Osgoode Hall Law School where he teaches courses in both the JD & LLM programs. John serves as Integrity Commissioner for several Ontario municipalities and a member of the Municipal and Land Use Planning Group. He practises in the areas of local government and municipal law, development, land use and planning law, and building and construction regulation. John provides advice, counsel and representation to both private and public sector clients on all matters relating to municipal law as well as land use planning and development matters, including development charges, building regulatory matters and various contractual arrangements.

Thanks for appearing on our show, John!