He’s doing it again! In the Hassan Diab extradition case, as in the ongoing Meng Wanzhou proceedings, Minister of Justice David Lametti appears to be passing the buck to the courts in the name of the “Rule of Law,” thus misrepresenting – indeed enfeebling – that sacred principle of democracy. Parliament gave Lametti full discretion […]
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There are two significant variables the court considers when passing sentences if you are convicted of drug offences: the nature of the narcotic and the amount found in your possession. If you had more than the equivalent of 30 grams of dried marijuana – the legal limit in Canada – but not enough to be
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It’s a good idea to update your will every five years since everyone’s personal situation keeps changing. Maybe you were married, separated, had a child or moved to the other side of the country; the possibilities are endless. If you are a parent, it is especially important to have a legal professional look at your
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The decision to end a marriage can be difficult so carefully considering what comes next can make a painful transition a little less stressful, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says separation and divorce can be complicated and confusing. “Many people do not quite
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Two recent Superior Court of Justice decisions provide welcome clarity on the responsibilities employers have for those they lay off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bottom-line, when an employer lays off an employee – even for what might be regarded as the understandable reason that COVID-19 makes continued employment difficult – the layoff is a termination
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A conviction for drug possession brings serious consequences. Heavy fines and jail time are possibilities. Then there is the criminal record it brings, which will limit your employment prospects and international travel. An experienced criminal lawyer can outline defence strategies and help you decide that best suits your situation. Let’s review the most common defences
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The settling of an estate often involves probate, where the court grants someone authority to act as an estate trustee for the deceased. This procedure, set out in the Estates Act, also confirms that the deceased’s will is their last Will and Testament. Estate trustees can file an application for an estate certificate (previously called
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • New measures designed to expedite trademark applications are certainly welcome but may not go far enough to ease a growing backlog in the Canadian Trademarks Office, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) published two practice notices this month in an effort to deal with delays in processing trademark
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Tracking apps on the job are not necessarily intrusions to be feared by workers as long as employers take the time to understand their capabilities and ensure they don’t violate privacy rights and carefully explain it to them, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Citing an Alberta case where
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Toronto-area employment lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner says success in his field requires the ability “to go with the flow and adapt,” tailoring the mediation approach to suit each situation. Rudner, founder and managing partner at Rudner Law, says there is more than one way to a settlement and
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