By LegalMatters Staff • Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase and possess a firearm in Canada provided they have completed a firearms safety course and have a Possession and Acquisition Licence. That allows them to own a conventional rifle or shotgun. However, if they want to buy a handgun or a restricted weapon […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • If someone deliberately exposes their genitals or nipples to someone under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose they could be charged with indecent exposure. The setting for this crime can be in public parks, changerooms or anywhere children can be found. A related charge involves committing an indecent act.
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There is no denying the increasing popularity of e-bikes. These power-assisted bicycles E-bikes were once considered a novelty in North America but that changed during the pandemic. It is reported that the sales of these power-assisted bicycles in the United States rose 269 per cent between 2019 and 2022. Meanwhile, global automotive sales declined nearly
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Fixed-term contracts may seem a logical choice when hiring workers for a specified period but employers need to consider all the legal ramifications to avoid running afoul of the law, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., says a fixed-term contract is an
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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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