It was a deadly year for pedestrians in Ottawa. At least 10 people died in pedestrian-involved collisions in that city in 2023, according to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). On one day in October, three people were hit by vehicles in two separate incidents, leaving one dead and prompting a warning from the Ottawa Safety […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Inflation could continue to have an impact on labour relations in the coming year as workers look to play catch up with their eroding purchasing power, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, points to a report published by RBC Economics that states more time is lost
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By LegalMatters Staff • According to a national report, rural Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta have the highest rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in Canada. The Statistical Profile of Intimate Partner Violence in Canada published by the House of Commons found there were 535 police-reported incidents of IPV in urban areas per 100,000
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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to remember to keep festive celebrations joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during this time of year, particularly through initiatives like Ontario’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, which will be operating 24/7 until New Year’s
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A man who gave a moose a ride in the cab of his company pickup truck in contravention of corporate policy should probably have expected to get fired, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. However, there are legal nuances every employer should consider before deciding to terminate any employment relationship,
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By LegalMatters Staff • Anyone driving during the holiday season may find themselves waved over by a police officer at a checkstop. Police have broad discretionary powers to demand that any driver submit to a breath sample, even if they are not showing signs of impairment. “At a checkstop, you are legally obliged to comply
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Overnight parenting time can have a positive impact on the family as long as the child’s best interest remains at the forefront, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says studies have shown that starting overnight visits at a young age benefit
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By LegalMatters Staff • Once a home seller and a buyer formally sign a standard sales agreement, a deal is a deal. If either party wants to back out, there will likely be legal and financial consequences. “A signed formal purchase agreement is a binding contract and cannot be rescinded without the consent of the
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision is a good example of anti-SLAPP legislation being applied properly, says Toronto defamation lawyer Howard Winkler. “In the case of Volpe v. Wong-Tam, the combination of the motion decision, as modified by the Court of Appeal, gets the current state of the
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg says that one of the first questions prospective clients ask is how much they can expect to receive if they are successful in their legal action. “The answer always is, ‘It depends,” he says. “I am not trying to be evasive. It is
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