Ontario government’s health-care investment ‘a great step forward’

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Ontario government’s recent $110-million investment in primary care teams is “a great step forward” in the journey to improve patient access to medical professionals, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. The move will connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, according to the Ministry of […]

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A properly written and presented liability waiver is usually valid

/ Personal Injury /

Before taking part in activities that present risk, such as  downhill skiing or even regular sports at a community centre, you will likely be asked to sign a liability waiver. It acknowledges that you accept the risks the activity presents and any liability in case of an accident. Most of us sign these documents without

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TLA monthly meetups foster community, collaboration

/ Legal Services /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) says a pilot project introduced by the Family and Estates Committee to improve civility and professionalism is off to an auspicious start. Family Lawyer Monthly Meet-Ups, promoted as “a fun and casual forum for lawyers to socialize and connect,” began in January to positive

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Concealing a weapon can lead to a five-year prison sentence

/ Criminal Law /

By LegalMatters Staff • Civilians are not allowed to carry concealed weapons in Canada or to have them accessible in a vehicle they control. A person found with a concealed weapon could be charged under s.90 (1) of the Criminal Code. It states, “Every person commits an offence who carries a weapon, a prohibited device

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Full disclosure is imperative when applying for critical illness insurance

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum payout following a diagnosis of a specifically defined serious illness covered by the policy, which could include conditions such as heart attack, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or cancer. It differs from long-term disability insurance (LTD) which protects people who are unable

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It may be time to modify your parenting agreement

/ Family Law /

By LegalMatters Staff • The parenting agreement ex-spouses reach after a relationship breakdown may have to be modified in the years to come. There are various reasons why that could happen. “Over time, the agreement – which spells out who has parenting responsibility and what is the parenting time division – may no longer suit

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A personal injury lawyer can provide advice after an auto accident

/ Personal Injury /

After an automobile accident the medical needs of the injured are the priority. If injuries are not a concern, then vehicle damage must be assessed. If the collective damage to the autos involved is more than $2,000, police must be contacted to take a roadside report or all parties must file a report at a

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Think twice before taking a marching band to work to quit a job you hate

/ Employment/Labour /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Suddenly quitting that job you loathe in a pique of anger may feel satisfying at the time but it could come with unexpected consequences, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “If you are suddenly going to tell your boss to take your job and shove it, you should be

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What is the legal status of prescription drugs in Canada?

/ Criminal Law /

By LegalMatters Staff • Consuming prescription drugs in a manner not prescribed by a medical practitioner is illegal and dangerous, the latter shown by the 7,328 deaths from opioid overdoses across Canada in 2022. “Only a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, nurse practitioner or midwife can legally prescribe prescription drugs,” says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler. “Medications

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