What If Your Land Rights Are Older Than Canada? If you own farmland in Ontario, your rights to that land might go back before Canada even existed. That’s not just history—it’s power. The land grants issued by the British Crown…
With 13 of 19 grid-scale wind power projects proposed but now rejected by the “host” municipalities, the verdict is in: Ontario’s rural communities do not support industrial-scale wind power development. Most of Ontario’s municipal councils presented with new proposals for…
As some of you have probably heard there was an extremely egregious unsubstantiated ruling from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated 2025 08 07. This ruling has effectively removed “fee-simple” ownership of land, homes, businesses, etc. You may/do not own…
Printed with the kind permission of the author. The Orwellian hellscape described in the classic book 1984 is being put in place in Canada in the form of three pieces of legislation currently making their way through the House of Commons. There…
About the OLA E-News: Our first issue launched on July 1, 2013. Since then, we’ve published on the first of every month, sharing: -Updates on projects and court cases we’ve attended -Who we are, what we do, and how you can help…
The following article was first published in the By George Journal and the Niagara Independent. Reprinted with the kind permission of the author. From participation in the official addresses, session debates, side meetings, and media conferences at the United Nations…
The recent decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General) should sound the alarm for every Canadian, who owns property. While the case may seem distant, focused on lands in Richmond, B.C., its implications reach far…
Good afternoon. Today, we gather not only to present an award but to acknowledge the unwavering courage and dedication of Detective Helen Grus. In moments of uncertainty and challenge, it is vital to recognize that heroes come in many forms…
The Kemptville College Alumni is once again presenting two $1500.00 Scholarships to two students who are in their second year of studies in a Food or Agricultural related program at an accredited college in September 2025. The application is on…
Across Ontario, landowners face growing challenges to their property rights. Municipalities and counties too often behave as though private ownership is secondary to their own ambitions. Instead of proving ownership in court, some officials resort to intimidation, signage, and heavy…
