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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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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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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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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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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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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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • New British Columbia legislation allowing pets to be treated as family members and not merely as property in a separation or divorce is a “positive move,” says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. B.C. became the first in Canada to enact such a law and it remains to
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By LegalMatters Staff • Parents sometimes find it difficult to balance work demands with family time. Faced with these pressures, some grow dependent on alcohol, cannabis or prescription drugs. That addiction is often a contributing factor to the failure of a marriage. If there are children involved, the former partners must reach a parenting agreement
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Much of Ontario has experienced little snowfall so far this winter but that could change in February, which is why residents must keep snow shovels and salt handy, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “While bylaws vary depending on the municipality, homeowners are typically responsible for clearing snow
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The snowmobile, conceived out of the need for effective winter transportation in rural communities, has become one of North America’s most popular winter activities. There are more than 600,000 registered snowmobilers in Canada, the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association reports. The average snowmobiler rides close to 2,000 km in a season. While a great way to get outside
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