Multiple media outlets reported this week that five former members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team are going to be arrested for sexual assault. The impending criminal charges appear to relate to an alleged sexual assault that took place in London, Ontario in June 2018. There is now reporting as well that members of […]
Understanding how origination credits became so pervasive requires a look back 40 or 50 years. By the 1980s, governments around the world had passed new regulations in dozens of industries. As the legal needs of most businesses surged in complexity, general counsels transformed into sophisticated and demanding corporate operators. Law firms had to press harder […]
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 […]