IRWA Course 803C- May 9-10, 2024

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We are happy to present 803C- Expropriation Law Basics for the Right of Way Professional (Canadian).

This Course is an intermediate elective course that can be applied towards the SR/WA.

Topics Include;
– Expropriation Law: Historical basis, overview of legislation, comparative analysis of provincial and federal legislation
– Project planning; property acquisition prior to expropriation
– Procedures prior to registration of plan of expropriation
– Procedures subsequent to registration
– Compensation: Overview, historical allowances, intent of legislation, procedures
– Market Value: Definition, highest and best use, approaches to determining market value, additions to market value
– Injurious Affection: Definition, application where no land taken, methods of valuation, set off for betterment
– Disturbance Damages: Special difficulties in relocating, commercial relocation, non-relocation, business loss, damages incurred prior to expropriation
– Interests and Costs
– Deemed Expropriation

We are pleased to welcome Gordon E. MacNair back to Fredericton as the instructor for the course;

Gordon E MacNair, SR/WA, AACI, P.App, is a Senior Real Estate Infrastructure Advisor employed with MacNair Consulting Inc. He is the former Director of the Corporate Real Estate Office for the City of Ottawa where his team oversaw all real estate matters for infrastructure projects. In this capacity, Gord was also instrumental in developing and overseeing the Environmental Remediation unit. He is also a certified lecturer for the IRWA who has published numerous articles on infrastructure real estate and land assembly matters.  Previously, Gord was employed with a major utility company where he was employed as a Project Supervisor responsible for acquiring right of way for major high voltage transmission projects. Gord served as the International President of the IRWA and is currently serving as the Chair of the International Relations Committee. Mr. MacNair has taught courses and seminars on infrastructure real estate (land assembly) throughout Canada and the United States as well as Australia, South Africa, and the UK.