Agricultural Land Protection
Our role
Pave the way for your projects while complying with the regulations that protect agricultural land.
- A Strategic Perspective
Purchasing agricultural land, changing its use, subdividing it, or incorporating it into a development project often raises questions that go far beyond the scope of a simple real estate transaction. As soon as a plot of land is located in an agricultural zone, applicable regulations can affect the development options, timelines, and even viability of a project.
In this highly structured environment, we find solutions tailored to the realities on the ground to bring your ambitions to life.
- Agile Expertise
BCF’s lawyers handle a wide variety of matters related to agricultural land protection and proceedings before the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ).
Whether it involves obtaining authorization for non-agricultural purposes, purchasing agricultural land as a non-resident, subdividing or alienating land, or requesting the exclusion or reinstatement of land within an agricultural zone, we leverage our knowledge of the applicable legal framework to turn complexity into opportunities.
We also conduct agricultural due diligence to identify any constraints that could jeopardize an acquisition, delay a project, or limit the potential uses of a piece of land. When a CPTAQ decision is challenged, we represent you in a review proceeding before the Tribunal administratif du Québec or in challenging an order to give your projects the best possible chance of moving forward.
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The firm
Where business meets legal insight.
BCF is the go-to choice for leaders seeking an integrated advisory practice that merges legal precision with business strategy to drive organizational prosperity. With a team of over 600 people — including 320 legal professionals — we dare to break new ground, helping you anticipate risks and craft bold strategies when it matters most.
Looking for another expertise?
Looking for another expertise?
Our team advises clients across the full spectrum of administrative, environmental and municipal law, with recognized know-how in regulatory compliance, land use planning and white-collar criminal law.
Whether challenging discretionary decisions, securing permits, managing environmental risks or navigating zoning disputes, we provide strategic and practical guidance to keep your projects moving forward.