Progress on approvals reform
The Ministry of the Environment is making steady progress on its 2 plus year program to modernize environmental approvals. This month, they have posted four draft regulatory amendments for public comment.
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The Registered Disability Savings Plan is an important tool for Canadians with severe disabilities. These accounts provide long-term financial security for individuals with a severe disability and who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. This article explains the main benefits of an RDSP and why it is preferable to other government assisted savings vehicles. The...
Continue reading the post titled RDSPs: Who is eligible and what are the benefits?Not-so-breaking news: You may not contract out of the Employment Standards Act, 2000
In a previous blog, I discussed recent cases discussing the enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements. In Ariss v. NORR Limited Architects & Engineers, 2019 ONCA 449, a Court of Appeal decision released on May 30, 2019, the Court confirmed that employees and employers may not contract out of the Employment Standards Act, 2000’s...
Continue reading the post titled Not-so-breaking news: You may not contract out of the Employment Standards Act, 2000Green weddings and other events
We did what we could to "green" our daughter's recent wedding. It was (mostly) easy, and we were delighted with the results.
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Family status accommodation requests are some of the most difficult faced by employers. Where is the line between an employee’s personal preference and a legal right to expect accommodation? Recently, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal drew that line and in doing so, provided some eminently practical advice. Three different tests are applied in various jurisdictions (B.C., Ontario...
Continue reading the post titled Just talk to each other! How a simple conversation can reduce liabilityCybersecurity and privacy considerations for Professionals
Professional organizations, including medical, dental and other health care practices, continually depend on technology and digital advancements to collect, store and organize information about their patients. Increasing use of electronic data and electronic medical records creates a heightened risk of cybersecurity threats for many professional practices given the type of information they collect and store...
Continue reading the post titled Cybersecurity and privacy considerations for ProfessionalsWaiver of tort is out, and disgorgement is in – Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock., 2020 SCC 19
Introduction On July 24, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada brought clarity over a longstanding question in Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock,1 Waiver of tort as an independent cause of action that did not require proof of damages has been a concept up in the air, which has finally settled to the ground. All...
Continue reading the post titled Waiver of tort is out, and disgorgement is in – Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock., 2020 SCC 19Car insurance 101: 7 optional accident benefits you should consider
When you renew your car insurance policy, you have a variety of options to increase your coverage in the event that you are injured. The basic policy may seem appealing to most drivers, because it has the lowest premiums. But if you ask anyone who has been injured in an accident, the standard coverage is...
Continue reading the post titled Car insurance 101: 7 optional accident benefits you should considerPain and Suffering Damages and the Threshold in a Personal Injury Action
One of the areas which people often look to be compensated for after an injury is their “pain and suffering.” This is the unquantifiable hardship which one endures as a result of their injuries. Under the legislation which governs motor vehicle accidents in the Province of Ontario, in order for you to be successful in...
Continue reading the post titled Pain and Suffering Damages and the Threshold in a Personal Injury ActionStrong evidence from Australia: wind health complaints contagious nocebo effects
Don’t believe the hype about windmills and health. As it turns out, listening to it just might make you sick.
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