By LegalMatters Staff • Most Canadians look for ways to reduce the amount of taxes they pay to the government each year. Some tactics, such as investing in tax-sheltered accounts, are perfectly legal. But other strategies may be regarded as either tax avoidance or tax evasion. While the second can result in criminal charges, tax […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are many factors to consider before you decide to become a homeowner. Perhaps the most important one is to determine how much you can afford to spend. “As a first-time real estate buyer, you might not be aware of all of the costs associated with homeownership, says Edmonton real estate
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By LegalMatters Staff • A sexual assault charge can be laid with relatively little evidence, based solely on the allegations of one person. Those convicted will often be given a significant jail sentence. “The Supreme Court of Canada had determined that sexual assault does not depend solely on contact with any specific part of the
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Nesting can be effective in easing a child’s transition to a new family model following a divorce, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, explains that nesting, or birdnesting, is an arrangement that allows children to remain in the family
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The arrival of warmer weather means the return of motorcycles on our roads. A motorcycle is more than a mode of economical transportation for many. It is a passion. People say they ride for the freedom, a sense of community, adventure, and camaraderie but mainly because it is fun, It has also been credited with
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By LegalMatters Staff • Some people may believe they can drive after consuming cannabis or some other drug. They are risking losing their licence and they could be fined or jailed. That is because the Criminal Code states that it is an offence to operate a “conveyance while the person’s ability … is impaired to
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are many steps involved in obtaining a divorce in Canada, which is why most people seek legal counsel. “The first thing to do is to ensure you are eligible to end the marriage,” says Edmonton family lawyer Sean Schaefer. “All divorces in Canada are governed by the federal Divorce Act,
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • An Ontario government initiative to reduce the administrative burden on family doctors will undoubtedly benefit patients, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. However, she says she questions whether the province’s paperwork plan will have a positive impact on the insurance claims process. “The Ontario government is trying to
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It has been reported that Tarion – the independent and not-for-profit organization that administers Ontario’s new home warranty program – is facing the “largest claim event” in its history, with the organization expecting to owe more than $90 million to home buyers. “The claims are expected for deposits from homebuyers who purchased homes or condos
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As speed limits rise on sections of 400 series highways across the province in July so may the risk of getting into a serious accident, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Most of us love long drives in the summer, whether we are going to a
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