By LegalMatters Staff • There are many “hidden” charges when buying a home. They vary in size but can add up, which will cause real problems if you are already struggling to make your mortgage payment each month. “If you are putting down less than 20 per cent toward the purchase of a home in […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are strict regulations that Canadians must follow if they are transporting a firearm to a range or wilderness area in an automobile. The steps involved depend on its classification, with most rifles and shotguns falling into the non-restricted weapon category. “According to the Firearms Act, these weapons must be unloaded
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For the deaf or those with severe hearing loss, the introduction of cochlear implantation was transformative. These implants should not be confused with a hearing aid. These complex electronic devices are designed to mimic the cochlea, which is essentially a hollow tube deep in the ear that plays an important part in hearing. Children as
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By LegalMatters Staff • A variety of charges can be laid against those involved with child pornography, depending on whether you create the images, distribute them or view them. The Criminal Code defines child pornography as any photo, video or other visual representation that shows someone under 18 either engaged in a sexual activity or
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Workplace stress is a fact of life but a growing commitment by more employers toward a more preventative approach to mental health issues is reason for optimism, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “It seems that an increasing number of people are considering mental healthcare on an ongoing
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By LegalMatters Staff • Anyone thinking about buying a home should get a home inspection done first. The relatively minor cost ($400 to $600) pays for itself in terms of peace of mind. “A qualified home inspector can help you make an informed decision about what is likely the largest investment you will ever make,”
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A troubling Federal Court judgment calling on the federal government to fill the large number of outstanding judicial vacancies “speaks to a justice system in crisis,” says Barrie-area litigator M. Steven Rastin. Federal Court Justice Henry Brown made note of the high number of judicial vacancies across Canada and
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By LegalMatters Staff • If you carry a firearm while committing a criminal offence that will be considered an aggravating factor when it comes to sentencing. The possession of a firearm during a crime is punishable by a maximum 14-year prison sentence and it does not matter if no one was harmed or if the
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Background checks are sometimes part of the hiring process, which is why it is incumbent on employers and employees to make the effort to understand exactly what they entail and how they should be used, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “What should be noted is that some people
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By LegalMatters Staff • Police have two options after they arrest someone after a domestic violence complaint. The accused could be asked to sign an undertaking or other promise to appear document for a future court date. They will also be told to move out of the home and not have any contact with the
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