Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Obtaining status as a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency comes with many rights and obligations. However, registered charity status does not fit or work for all non-profit organizations. What is the difference between a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) and…
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Procedural fairness is the cornerstone of an effective workplace investigation. When a workplace investigation takes place, employers are responsible for ensuring that the investigation is carried out thoroughly and in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness. While no investigative…
Monday, August 25, 2025
A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision means that you may not be able to recover in Ontario for injuries suffered while on vacation, even if the contract for that vacation – or part of it – was made in…
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Frustration of contract is a legal concept that allows the parties to end a contract where an unforeseen event occurs that fundamentally changes the parties’ ability to perform the terms of the contract. A contract of employment will be frustrated…
Monday, July 21, 2025
The Small Claims Court jurisdiction will increase to $50,000, from the current $35,000, on October 1, 2025. As of that date, plaintiffs in Ontario may start an action in the Small Claims Court for monetary compensation of up to $50,000,…
Monday, July 14, 2025
It is essential that tenants carefully consider many factors when negotiating a commercial lease. This can help avoid unforeseen costs, protect existing or future business and start the tenant-landlord relationship on the right foot. Here are some key provisions that…
Thursday, July 3, 2025
When incorporating a corporation provincially under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) or federally under the Canada Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”), the corporation’s articles must authorize at least one class of shares with voting rights. However, for various strategic or…
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
What is Tarion? Tarion is an independent, non-profit organization which aims to protect purchasers and owners of newly constructed homes by ensuring that builders meet their obligations under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and regulations (the “Act”). Through…
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Settlements are designed to bring finality to litigation, but without careful consideration, they can raise practical questions making resolution more difficult. In a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Court tackled the narrow but consequential issue of…
Monday, June 9, 2025
The residential housing market in some areas of Ontario—especially urban settings—seems to remain strong. Anecdotally, houses that are on good streets, in good neighbourhoods, and priced well still have competitive offer processes. The inventory of “good” homes remains very low…
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