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The Orders Among other things, the Court granted an order prohibiting Bodog’s operator, Il Nido Ltd., from advertising unauthorized online gaming products or services to persons located in Manitoba. This prohibition applies equally to the free-play site bodog.net and the real-money site bodog.eu. The Court found that offering unauthorized online gaming products or services contravenes…

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Recently, there has been an uptick in discussions about hate-motivated mischief in Canada. This article will answer frequently asked questions about this charge. What is mischief? Hate-motivated mischief is a type of mischief to property, an offence under section 430(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. This provision of the Code prohibits: destroying or damaging…

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Brass knuckles are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding brass knuckles, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of legal representation when facing charges. What weapons are…

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Return-to-office plans aren’t just operational, they’re legal. Employers who fail to align their policies with their practices could find themselves exposed to compliance issues, grievances, or litigation. As major employers across Canada, including RBC, Amazon, Meta, and CIBC, begin phasing employees back into the workplace, businesses of all sizes are reconsidering the structure of their…

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Express Entry applicants often find it confusing to understand how declaring a family member as “non-accompanying” affects their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. It is important to know how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) treats non-accompanying spouses, partners, and children when calculating Express Entry points. Under Express Entry, family members include a spouse or…

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