The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but for separated or divorced families, it can also present challenges. Managing custody and visitation schedules during this busy time requires careful planning and open communication. For parents, the priority is to create a magical holiday experience for their children while avoiding conflict. At Pace […]
Employers must recognize that, under the OHSA, they may still be held responsible for worker safety even when a third-party contractor is involved In a landmark decision earlier this year, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided a crucial ruling on the due diligence defence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). This case, […]
Paul Hubert Mills was the first son of Alexander and Minnie Louise Mills and was born on August 11, 1893. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering in 1914 before enlisting in the Canadian Field Artillery, where he served for three and a half years during World War I. After a mission […]
In today’s increasingly globalized world, many immigrants have trouble meeting Canada’s residency requirements for permanent residents. Most permanent residences know that they are required to spend 2 years out of every 5 living in Canada in order to maintain their status, in what is commonly referred to as the “2 year out of 5 rule.” However, it is important to […]
Written By: Joseph Cescon, Partner, and Cassandra De Marco, Student-At-Law Huber v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ONLAT 22-003147/AABS 2024-09-17 Introduction The Applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident but was denied benefits by the Respondent. The Respondent insurer examination deemed the Applicant within the Minor Injury Guidelines (MIG), thus not being […]
If you have ever been in a vehicle accident, you understand how terrifying they can be. In addition to worrying about possible harm to yourself or your fellow passengers, you must also consider your transit options. You probably have a million and one thoughts in your head. However, it is essential to know what to […]
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has given the Province (specifically, the Chief Gold Commissioner (“CGC”) – the decision-maker under the Mineral Tenure Act (“MTA”)) 18 months to design and implement a process that provides for consultation with Indigenous groups adversely affected by the system of issuing mineral claims under the MTA in their traditional […]
George Chuvalo was a Canadian professional boxer of some renown, winning five heavyweight Canadian titles and was a two-time heavyweight world title challenger, sparring with the likes of Mohammed Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman. In Chuvalo v. Chuvalo, 2018 ONSC 311, the court was asked to consider whether George Chuvalo had the capacity to […]
AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE: At one time, oil and gas pipelines in Canada were installed with as little as two feet of depth of cover – maybe less. Although the minimum depth of cover required over new pipelines as set out in the applicable CSA Standard Z662 remains two feet, companies today […]
There is a surprising amount of negativity when it comes to attending law school. If you have spoken to enough people about your decision to do so, then there is a fair chance you have come across a few naysayers. Some common criticisms regarding pursuing a legal career have merit — such as the cost […]