3070 Ellesmere Developments

3070 Ellesmere Developments, an Ontario corporation that owns a vacant parcel of land municipally known as 3070 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario, filed an NOI on August 20, listing $29.4 million in liabilities. The property was purchased in January 2014 with the intention of developing a 26-storey residential condominium tower. Within 6 months, the company had sold 80% of the units and needed a partner who could assist in implementing the planning and construction aspects of the project. A joint venture agreement was struck with 2518358 Ontario Inc. ("Rise"). The company's relationship with Rise has broken down, with the company alleging that Rise failed to inject the necessary equity and failed to advance the project, including securing construction financing and commencing construction. The company also alleges that Rise has blocked the company's attempts at advancing joint venture discussions with alternative partners. The company intends to sell the property through a stalking horse sales process while under creditor protection. Co-Stone Development and Campus Suites together are acting as the stalking horse purchaser. Crowe Soberman was appointed proposal trustee. FAAN Advisors is the proposed Chief Restructuring Advisor. Cassels Brock is counsel for the company.