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  Probate is a term that is often thrown around by lawyers and lay people when talking about their wills and estate planning, but it’s often misunderstood. What does it mean? When is it required? How much will it cost? All questions worth answering.   First, probate no longer exists in Ontario, or at least, […] Read More

When thinking of the important aspects of a divorce where children are involved, a person’s mind typically turns to custody and access. These rights are addressed in the Divorce Act. On June 21, 2019 Bill C-78 received Royal Assent. Among other changes, this Bill has revamped custody and access, and most of the changes will […] Read More

  By Leanne Standryk   One year ago, today on October 17, 2018, the Federal Cannabis Act permitted individuals 18 years of age or older to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis.  We reported that Ontario’s Government passed legislation to increase the minimum age to 19 and further provided commentary on the impact of […] Read More

The team at Lancaster Brooks & Welch wish to pay tribute to spirit of community leadership demonstrated by senior partner Leanne Standryk. Leanne has recently completed a six-year term on the Brock University Board of Trustees and we thank her for her contribution to that important position. Not one to rest on her laurels, Leanne […] Read More

  On August 22, 2019, the headlines read “Trudeau springs a nasty surprise on many Canadian Employers” (Financial Post, August 22, 2019).  Bill C-63 and C-86 received Royal Assent December 14, 2017 and December 13, 2018 respectively.  While the changes may come as a surprise to some, the amendments to the Canada Labour Code (the […] Read More

Rob Welch of Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP, presents Henley Gold Medals and the LBW  Trophy to the winning Under 23 Lightweight Womens’ Pair, Hayley Hubbs and Eden Hardcastle of the University of Victoria on Friday August 9, 2019.                                 […] Read More

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Bill 66 Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018   Over the last year, Ontario has seen sweeping changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA).  We saw the introduction of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Job Act, 2017, as introduced by the Liberal government.  Several sections of […] Read More