While it is legal for properly licensed adult Canadians to own certain types of firearms, there are limits on how they are purchased, used, stored and handled. These rules are set out in the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, with a variety of charges possible for those who don’t heed the regulations. The Acts […]
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If you are asked to be someone’s estate trustee/executor, you may wonder what liability you are assuming. That is on top of the regular workload, as settling the testator’s financial affairs and distributing the remaining assets to their beneficiaries usually takes a year, involving visits to banks, lawyers and other relevant parties. Much can happen
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • As president, Brett Harrison steered the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) through one of the most tumultuous times in its 135-year history but as Michael White takes the helm, he sees brighter days ahead. The TLA welcomed new board members following its annual general meeting with White taking over as president. Joining him are
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We only get one body. That is why our health is so important. When we rely upon health care professionals, our lives are literally in their hands. For a good reason, we hold medical professions in high esteem. When a medical professional is negligent, it can be hard to accept and understand. That being said,
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Teachers dealing with mounting stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic should not face their fears alone, especially when filing a disability insurance claim, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “We are finding there are many teachers who are contacting us suffering from depression, anxiety, and fatigue
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Firearm ownership in Canada is a fragile privilege, as police can seize lawfully registered firearms for a variety of reasons. If officers feel there are reasonable or probable grounds that someone has committed an offence with a firearm, they can ask the court for a seizure warrant. If granted, the police have the right to
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The great thing about having a Last Will and Testament is that it clearly spells out what happens to your estate upon your passing. Conversely, the terrible thing about not having this document in place when you die is that you have no control over how your assets are distributed, which may cause anguish and
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Determining an employee’s family status and accommodation rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) can be challenging, especially in the middle of a pandemic, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “There is always a balancing act in terms of family status,” says Low, principal of Ellen Low Employment Law. “For employers facing a family status
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A recent Queen’s Bench of Alberta judgment shows that economic conditions have to be considered when deciding on damages after a wrongful dismissal, especially during a pandemic. The case involved Olga Kosteckyj, the senior integrity engineer for Paramount Resources Ltd.. She had been hired in 2013. On April 1, 2020, Paramount instituted a company-wide cost-reduction
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Brad Pitt’s much-publicized divorce with Angelina Jolie was in the news recently when their son testified against him but putting children on the witness stand may not be prudent, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. According to media reports, Pitt’s 19-year-old son had unflattering things to say about the
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