Owning a slice of Canada – from the shimmering Pacific coastline to the majestic Rockies, from bustling Montreal to serene PEI – it’s a dream etched in the hearts of many. But navigating the intricacies of Canadian real estate law can feel like deciphering ancient Viking runes in a blizzard....

Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs land us in legal territory. Whether you’re facing a contract dispute, family matters, or criminal charges, hiring the right lawyer can be the difference between a smooth resolution and a stressful ordeal. But with so many lawyers out there, how do you ensure...

Have you ever found yourself in a legal dispute that has caused you stress, confusion, and uncertainty? Perhaps you’ve been involved in a contract dispute, a property disagreement, or even a personal injury claim. If so, you may be wondering who you can turn to for help. The answer is...

What is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by a person who has been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. The goal of a personal injury claim is to obtain compensation for the damages suffered by the injured person,...

Are you facing a legal issue in Ontario and searching for the best lawyer near you to represent your interests? Finding the proper legal representation is crucial when navigating the complex world of Canadian law. With countless law firms and attorneys to choose from, it’s essential to know how to...

Tarion is a not-for-profit consumer protection organization established by the Ontariogovernment to administer the province’s new home warranty program. Its role is to ensure thatbuyers of new homes receive the coverage they are entitled to under their builder’s warranty.Tarion has published a number of resources, tools and guides published on...

Child Support is governed by the Child Support Guidelines which set out a Support Table forOntario. The Support Table shows the basic monthly amounts of child support to coverexpenses like clothes, food, and school supplies. The basic amount is also called the tableamount.The table amount is based on the gross...

Contrary to common opinion and belief, the courts have shifted their determinations of a dismissed employee’s entitlement to reasonable notice of dismissal from a “rule of thumb” to a calculated approach. Today, the former one month per year of service “rule of thumb” has been replaced by the decision in Bardal v....

On April 18, 2023, Lockyer + Hein LLP’s Litigation Partner, J. David Keith was wholly successful at the Ontario Court of Appeal on a decision involving the test for summary judgment in accordance with Rule 20 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision applied the...

Bill 245, known as the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, received Royal Assent on April 19, 2021. Schedule 9 of Bill 245 made various amendments to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA), which impacts individual rights and entitlements under a Will and on an intestacy. Most of the changes came...

Effective this year, the Government of Canada has introduced the Underused Housing Tax Act (Canada) (the “UHTA”). The affected owners of residential properties in Canada are required to file annual returns and pay underused housing tax. The following categories of corporations that are owners of residential property in Canada in any...

You may run into an issue where one party fails to obey an order. It is important to know what recourse you have in this situation. Pursuant to Sub-rule 8(1) of the Family Law Rules, if a person fails to obey a court order, the court may deal with the failure by...