A lawyer’s perspective on the roller-coaster real estate market

Posted on Sep 26, 2017 in Publications

After years of an ever-rising real estate market, we recently experienced a taste of what the market used to be like. That is, a market where it can take a long time to find a buyer, and where values may go down as well as up. While the market is still very strong, it is […] Read More

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE “AIN’T” WHAT IT USED TO BE IN ONTARIO

Posted on Aug 30, 2017 in Publications

By Sheila Marcantonio By now, you all know that we in Ontario are paying the highest insurance costs for automobile insurance in Canada and apparently, we have the least amount of accidents. Ontario’s roads are among the safest in North America. According to a recent government report, Ontario’s 2013 auto-accident fatality rate was […] Read More

How the Structure of Your Company Plays a Role in Valuation during Separation or Divorce

Posted on Aug 30, 2017 in Publications

by Ryan Pearson Being a small business owner can be complicated if you are going through a separation or divorce. It can be difficult to value an unincorporated small business, which includes sole proprietorships, partnership interests, and professional practices. The valuation process is sometimes more complex than valuing a small business that is […] Read More

HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR WILL LATELY?

Posted on Aug 15, 2017 in Publications

While taking the initiative to have a will in place is important for the effective management of personal wealth and assets. Remembering to update your will after major life events is equally as important. Key milestones that trigger the need for review include marriage, the birth of a child, separation, divorce and a significant change […] Read More

Getting Fit With The Consumer Protection Act, 2002

Posted on Aug 11, 2017 in Publications

As the summer season is coming to a end, many of us are left wondering what happened to our resolutions to get fit and stay active. If your fall’s resolution included becoming a member of a gym, sports / fitness club, karate and other martial arts studios or similar facilities, then there are a few […] Read More

Change of Name Act – and Changing a Child’s Name

Posted on Aug 11, 2017 in Publications

Hardly any parent can imagine when their child is born that they may get involved in a heated custody dispute over their new precious gift. As a result, parents often do not pay much mind to the child’s last name and often simply follow the tradition of using the father’s last name or perhaps a […] Read More

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law is coming into effect July 1 – Are you ready?

Posted on Jun 29, 2017 in News, Publications

By Matt Leask Nearly three years have passed since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (the “CASL”/the “Act”) came into force on July 1, 2014, and as we approach Canada’s 150th anniversary, changes to the CASL are on the way. The CASL is one of the strictest anti-spam laws in the world, and it applies to a […] Read More

Renovating? Hiring Contractors? What Every Homeowner Should Know

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 in Publications

By Johanna McNulty Whether you are thinking about embarking on a major renovation project, or building your own custom dream home on your own lot, there are important legal requirements in the Construction Lien Act that may apply to you. The purpose of this article is to provide you, as a homeowner, with a brief […] Read More

A Call to Employers to Review Internal Dress Codes: Ontario Human Rights Commission Publishes Inquiry Report on Sexual & Gender-Based Dress Codes

Posted on Apr 3, 2017 in Publications

By Vita Gauley In November, 2015, as a result of concerns appearing in the media, including a CBC Marketplace inquiry focused on restaurant dress codes, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (Commission) was prompted to revisit its position and policy on sexualized or gender-based dress codes. The CBC Marketplace highlighted that while the issue seemed prevalent […] Read More

PROTECT YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION! – CHANGES TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF YOUR HOME

Posted on Mar 14, 2017 in Publications

PROTECT YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION! – CHANGES TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF YOUR HOME By Dave Thomas Generally speaking, Canadians do not pay any Capital Gains Tax on the growth in value of their homes. The Income Tax Act provides an exemption called the “Principal Residence Exemption”. In most cases, if you own […] Read More