This page provides a general overview of criminal discharges in Canada. For location-specific information, please select the location nearest you from the drop-down menu or contact one of our dedicated defence lawyers. A discharge is the best possible sentence you can receive short of a resolution, whereby your charges are diverted out of the criminal justice…
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With termination clauses under constant scrutiny, employers can still protect their interests by proper drafting and proactive legal review, particularly when it comes to long-term incentive compensation. Ontario courts continue to scrutinize termination clauses in employment agreements and more often than not, they’re striking them down. However, when it comes to restrictive language in equity…
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Where an applicant submits a complete application, but an immigration officer nonetheless has concerns regarding the merits of it, the immigration officer will often provide a fairness letter to the applicant. This requirement has arisen from Federal Court of Canada jurisprudence which provides that the duty of procedural fairness can require that an applicant be…
Written by: Lindsay Charles, Partner, Savannah Snyder, Associate & Diya Parikh, Summer Student In tort claims, a type of pecuniary damages that may be pursued includes past or future loss of income. In some cases, other salary benefits a plaintiff is entitled to may be deducted from the damages owed to a plaintiff to…
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AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE: According to Ontario’s Fraudulent Conveyances Act, any conveyance of real property or personal property made with the intent to defeat, delay, or defraud creditors or others of their just and lawful actions is void as against such persons. You can’t transfer ownership of your property to someone else…
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Montreal’s streets are rich in art, culture, and a joie de vivre that weaves through its iconic spiral staircases. However, beneath this vibrant energy lies a dark reality we can no longer overlook. According to the Service Régional de L’Itinérance (2025), nearly half of Quebec’s homeless population is concentrated in Montreal, with visible homelessness increasing…
When it comes to rooftop maintenance, what happens above can have serious consequences below. Roofs are often damaged not by weather, but by negligence. Dropped tools, sharp debris, or even improper footwear can puncture membranes and lead to leaks that affect multiple units. Even minor damage can lead to major costs. The Solution: A Roof…
If you have been terminated after raising health and safety concerns to your employer, you may feel that your termination was a reprisal. You may also consider bringing a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board, but how will the Board decide your case? When and how does a termination become a reprisal under Ontario’s…
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Why is medical evidence crucial in disability claims? Medical evidence serves as the foundation for any disability claim, providing objective documentation of a claimant’s health condition. It is essential for establishing the existence, severity, and impact of a disability on an individual’s ability to work or perform daily activities. Without concrete medical evidence, claims may…
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Reasons for Visa Refusal Applying for a Canadian visa is exciting, but the risk of visa refusal can make the process stressful. Many refusals happen because of common mistakes that could have been avoided with better preparation. To improve your chances of approval, it’s important to understand why visa refusals happen and how to strengthen…
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