In a potentially precedent-setting case, a Court in Sudbury, Ontario has awarded a woman ownership of an embryo, which the…
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Embryos Are Now Considered Property Under The Law
New Making Ontario Open for Business Act to Reform Employment and Labour Laws
On November 21, 2018, the provincial government passed Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. The new…
“Settled Intention” to Treat as a Child
Under the Succession Law Reform Act (the “Act”), dependant children who are not adequately provided for by a deceased parent…
Ontario Superior Court Recognizes That a CPL Should Only Be Granted When Other Remedies Would Not Be Effective
A certificate of pending litigation (CPL) is a useful tool used by parties when there is a dispute regarding real…
Does the Tort of Harassment exist?
The tort of harassment was explored in the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Merrifield v. Canada (Attorney General). …
The Defence of non est factum – When It Will (and Won’t) Succeed
A recent decision has highlighted what it takes to succeed in an unfortunate, yet all-too-common scenario: After a party enters…
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Inordinate Delays and Prejudice!
Link opens in new window: Strength in numbers: Pros and cons of joint residential ownership
The cost of purchasing residential real estate has skyrocketed, causing affordability challenges to purchasers in many Canadian cities. As a…
Link opens in new window: The Canadian condo vendor who wasn’t
A recent Tax Court decision serves as a cautionary tale regarding the obligation to obtain a statutory declaration or affidavit…