Regulatory Law

Paralegal brings unique provincial court experience to law firm

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • For the past two decades, paralegal Jenna Little litigated provincial offences at the Ontario Court of Justice. That allowed her to develop an impressive skill set encompassing various areas of law including constitutional applications, federal contraventions and provincial offences appeals. She recently embarked on a fresh endeavour as a […]

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Regulated sectors to see change in Canadian work experience rules

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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On Oct. 21, the provincial government introduced legislation that would eliminate the requirement that people need work experience in Canada before being licensed to work in the skilled trades or a variety of professions. The proposed rules would affect most regulated professionals. To read more, click here. Regulations governing the sale of new homes are changing Real estate

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Understanding the role and limits governing expert witnesses

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
Jillian M. Siskind
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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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There is a new regulator in town for Ontario home builders

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
Jillian M. Siskind
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Ontario’s home-building industry significantly changed on Feb. 1 as the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) started operations. The new agency takes over the regulatory and licensing functions previously carried out by the Tarion Warranty Corporation, and I believe the division of powers is a mixed blessing for consumers and the industry. To read more, click

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