Immigration
OECD report labels Canada’s immigration system global benchmark
Canada is well placed to capitalize on its world-leading economic immigration system, says Toronto immigration lawyer Robin Seligman.- Program opens door for undocumented GTA construction workers
- Changes to OINP promising but still room for improvement
- New measures help most vulnerable immigrants
Family
OCA provides roadmap to new test in Hague Convention cases
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides guidance for counsel dealing with cases of wrongful removal or retention of children under the Hague Convention, says Toronto ... Read more
Family
Lawyers have an obligation to do pro bono work: Donovan
Pro bono work is not only rewarding, it’s essential for the well-being of the community you serve, says Fredericton family lawyer and mediator Jennifer Donovan. Read more
Personal Injury
Family has the last say in nursing home care: Walker
Keeping an open line of communication “is always the best policy” when dealing with nursing home care, says Oakville personal injury lawyer Meghan Walker. Read more
Personal Injury
Harding drawn to human aspect of personal injury law
For Ontario personal injury William Harding, one of the most satisfying aspects of his practice is helping people successfully resolve their claims, providing them with security ... Read more
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Digital stamped data can help corroborate client’s evidence
Faced with two different versions of what happened in a dispute, it can be helpful to prove the credibility of an individual by using digital evidence gleaned from mobile devices ... Read more
Family
Proving abuse, addiction in divorce ‘complicated’
Proving addiction or abuse in a divorce can be difficult without the right types of evidence, says Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain. Read more
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Landlords using loophole to evict tenants
A loophole in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) allows Ontario landlords to evict tenants by simply claiming their units are needed to house family members — even without ... Read morePosts
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Corroboration needed when making claim on estate: Smith
A recent case reinforces the fact that hearsay statements are inadmissible in court when it comes to making a claim on an estate, says Toronto estate litigator David M. Smith, who ... Read more
Personal Injury
Warfe finds difficult PI cases to be the most gratifying
While it can be challenging helping people and families who have suffered serious or catastrophic injuries, Ontario personal injury lawyer Michael Warfe says it makes him work ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Create rules to cover political discussions at work: Marshall
Employers must be very clear on policy when it comes to dealing with personal and political views in the workplace, says Toronto employment and human rights lawyer Kevin Marshall. Read more
Employment & Labour
Changes to federal labour code a good start: Imai
Workers in federally regulated industries will benefit from recent changes to the Canada Labour Code, while those in provincially regulated sectors continue to deal with cutbacks ... Read more
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Online tools aid MKD in locating long-lost family members
Even with the proliferation of personal information on the internet, not everyone leaves a digital footprint, and that means finding a long-lost family member may require some ... Read more
Personal Injury
What to do if you’re involved in a hit-and-run collision
A victim of a hit-and-run collision can still file a claim for property damage or injuries, even if the person responsible can’t be located, says Ottawa personal injury ... Read more
Personal Injury
Penalize fraternities if members caught drugging students: Daya
VANCOUVER — All social functions at University of British Columbia (UBC) fraternities have been indefinitely suspended in the wake of allegations that several students were ... Read more
Health
Medical clinic employee fined for health data breaches
EDMONTON — An office assistant has been fined for snooping into two people’s health records while she was an employee at an Edmonton medical clinic. Read more
Family, The Profession
Breaking barriers – WLAO ‘ahead by a century’
The Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) is celebrating its past by honouring the achievements of women who have succeeded in breaking down barriers in the profession ... Read more
Criminal Law
Groundbreaking impaired canoeing ruling a warning to operators
Canada’s first conviction for impaired canoeing will likely lead to more charges against operators of human-powered watercraft, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline ... Read more
Personal Injury
Product liability an emerging area of law: Will
The development of class-action law in Canada has spurred an explosion in product liability cases, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Gary Will. Read moreOpinion
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