By LegalMatters Staff • Deciding to end a marriage can be difficult and, for many, it is a stressful time. The emotions you are feeling could have a profound effect on how you proceed with your divorce, which is why it can make sense to take a step back and examine your motivations. Edmonton family […]
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Although it has been a relatively mild winter in southern Ontario, motorists cannot afford to let their guards down. So far, drivers have dealt with rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow, and it will only get worse the deeper into winter we get. But while the cold weather brings increased driving dangers, there are precautions
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Efforts being made by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada to encourage foreign-trained specialists to come to Canada to practice is a welcome step toward alleviating the staffing shortage plaguing our medical system. According to the Globe & Mail, the Royal College – which sets national standards for doctors who specialize in
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you suffer a personal injury due to someone else’s actions, talk to a lawyer about it and not to your friends through social media, advises Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “I understand that many people, especially younger generations, rely on Twitter, Snap Chat, Facebook, whatever, as their
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • As Canada’s labour force continues to evolve to meet the needs of ever-changing employment realities, new regulations will be necessary to protect workers, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. And amendments to labour laws in 2023 are meant to do just that, says Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law.
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Employers would be well advised to “err on the side of caution” when deciding if they need to comply with the province’s incoming regulation to have opioid antidotes onsite and the training to use them, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Last month, the Ontario government announced that at-risk employers will soon
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A recent Ontario Superior Court decision provides helpful guidance to what is a constructive dismissal though it arguably strays from common-law principles in assessing whether the employee’s duty to mitigate was met, says Toronto employment and labour lawyer Stephen J. Moreau. “The law of constructive dismissal is easy to
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By LegalMatters Staff • In 2020 the Alberta government brought in the Immediate Roadside Suspension (IRS) program and many impaired driving offences are now dealt with administratively instead of going through the criminal justice system. The government claimed this change “will keep our roads safer by providing serious and immediate consequences for all impaired drivers,” but
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People who have been defamed may be contemplating legal action, but is it worth it? Potential plaintiffs and their legal counsel would be advised to read through a recent Manitoba court case before deciding, says Toronto defamation lawyer Howard Winkler. “It serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A parenting plan is a “road map” that helps couples navigate their children’s future once their relationship ends, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “Having this type of agreement is important for parents because it allows them to move forward and ensure that they are on the same
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