Banman v Ontario, the preferable procedure requirement, and institutional abuse litigation
The first stage of a class proceeding is the certification stage. Certification is a procedural step, the purpose of which is to screen out cases that are not appropriate to be dealt with on a class-wide basis. In Ontario, an action is certified if it passes the five-step test outlined in se…
View the post titled Banman v Ontario, the preferable procedure requirement, and institutional abuse litigationWhat happens if we reconcile?
As a family law lawyer in Ontario, I often find myself at the intersection of personal relationships and the legal framework that governs them. One of the most intriguing and challenging aspects of my practice is dealing with cases involving reconciliation. In this blog post, I will explain …
View the post titled What happens if we reconcile?Reminder: Federally-regulated employers must provide free menstrual products to their employees starting December 15, 2023
On December 15th, 2023, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Menstrual Products) (the “Regulations”) will come into force, requiring federally-regulated employers in Canada to provide menstrual products to their employees at no cost. What exactly is req…
View the post titled Reminder: Federally-regulated employers must provide free menstrual products to their employees starting December 15, 2023Can an Ontario-regulated employer prohibit their employees from discussing their salaries, bonuses and other compensation?
While open discussions about compensation between employees were once considered impolite, they are becoming more common as people gain awareness of pay inequities. In 2023, women and visible minorities, on average, still earn less than their male counterparts who are not part of a visible …
View the post titled Can an Ontario-regulated employer prohibit their employees from discussing their salaries, bonuses and other compensation?Class Action pursued for Canadians alleging harms from Ozempic, semaglutide drugs
Ozempic, the popular drug approved in Canada to treat diabetes, has been linked to serious harms to users. Studies have shown a link between the use of semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic – and an increased risk of severe gallbladder-related harms, including gallstones, and gastro…
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Bard PowerPort Catheters: Device failures linked to health risks
Implantable catheter products, sometimes called “ports,” are medical devices used to provide long-term access to major veins in the body. The device is implanted in the body and sits just under the skin, allowing repeat access for the delivery of medications, fluids, nutrition, or blood. The…
View the post titled Bard PowerPort Catheters: Device failures linked to health risksProposed changes to the Competition Act could affect your business
On September 21, 2023, Bill C-56—also known as the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act—received its first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill proposes several changes to Canada’s Competition Act. One such change is a significant expansion of the government’s power to conduct inquiries…
View the post titled Proposed changes to the Competition Act could affect your businessPower of attorney issues: Compensation for powers of attorney for property
If you have been named as an attorney for property1 pursuant to a continuing power of attorney for property, you may be wondering whether or not you are entitled to receive compensation for acting in this capacity and, if so, how that compensation is calculated. This is a fair question to as…
View the post titled Power of attorney issues: Compensation for powers of attorney for propertyNotice periods for personal injury claims in Ontario
When you are injured, your immediate focus should be on your health and recovery. However, when you have sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Ontario, there is often a requirement to provide notice of your injury to the negligent party within a certain period…
View the post titled Notice periods for personal injury claims in OntarioWhat is the Income Replacement Benefit under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule?
A person’s contract with their own auto insurance company includes the potential payment of Income Replacement Benefits. This benefit is mandatory to all Ontario automobile insurance policies and it is defined under section 4 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The Income Rep…
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