Alberta’s rodeo cowboys love living dangerously. Their fans turn out in droves to watch them conquer the beasts bred to buck, gallop or otherwise be roped into the record books. As rodeo season in the province peaked prior to the Calgary Stampede, Premier Jason Kenney declared that, on the advice of Chief Medical Officer of […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies appear to be the way of the future so it is important for employers to understand their rights and responsibilities, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Many businesses across the country have announced mandatory vaccinations for their staff. Last month, Toronto Public Health recommended city employers draft vaccination
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Compromise can be a necessity to reaching a resolution when a parent who has parenting time with a child wants to move away, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “I have represented children in mobility cases and I have seen how difficult it can be on those involved,” says Tremain, a partner
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A new policy from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario provides guidance about the role of expert witnesses when they are asked to testify in courtrooms and tribunals. Many of the guidelines are applicable to regulated professions across the province. To read more, click here. Real estate regulation update a win for the
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Guns or knives usually come to mind when people think of weapons. However, anything that can inflict harm can be considered a weapon. An Ontario man was recently charged with assault with a weapon after throwing hot coffee at another person. Police-reported violent crime in 2019 continued to account for about one-fifth, or 22 per cent, of
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At its core, theft involves taking something that is not yours without the owner’s permission, whether it is your neighbour’s lawnmower or their luxury Cadillac. It can also occur when someone lends you something, such as a power tool, and you refuse to give it back. To read more, click here. Cases of child luring
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A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision to certify a class-action lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. is an important step toward clarifying the rights of all gig workers in Canada, though many legal challenges lie ahead. The class action argues that Uber couriers should be entitled to minimum wage, vacation pay and other protections
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Failing to conduct an investigation into allegations of harassment can not only result in litigation but could harm a company’s image and its ability to retain valuable employees, says Toronto-area employment lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner. And often, it is not just what you do but how you do
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • More understanding and support are needed for healthcare workers suffering mental health issues precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Many healthcare professionals – among them paramedics, nurses, doctors and long-term care staff – have suffered under the strain of three waves of COVID-19
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The best defence to a voyeurism charge always depends on the circumstances. A common defence is to argue that the complainant had no reasonable right to privacy in the circumstances. An example would be at a nude beach. To read more, click here. What you need to know about the crime of sexual interference Online
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