Overview Bill C-223, known as the Keeping Children Safe Act, is a private member’s bill proposing amendments to Canada’s Divorce Act. The bill focuses on how courts and legal professionals address parenting disputes involving family violence. Contrary to some commentary, the current Divorce Act already requires courts to give primary consideration to the child’s physical,...Read More
The termination clause is an essential passage in any employment contract, as it defines the conditions under which the contract can be terminated. Not only this, but it also entails the legal procedure through which the contract will be terminated. Termination clauses are an integral part of an employment contract, as they inform employers of...Read More
What Is Hearsay Evidence? Hearsay evidence generally refers to an out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. In Canada, the admissibility of hearsay evidence in estate claims can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the rules of evidence applied by the court. Hearsay Evidence In...Read More
Express Entry is a points-based system of triaging and scoring economic class permanent resident applications introduced in January 2015. It is not an immigration program itself, but rather it is a system which organizes various economic immigration programs. In other words, applicants will need to pass through two phases: 1st Phase: The applicant must apply...Read More
As a dedicated private contractor, you have delivered construction services to your client within the agreed time frame. However, your client has chosen to withhold payment, leaving you searching for effective remedies. In such challenging circumstances, the Small Claims Court will be the most appropriate and efficient avenue to recover your money you rightfully deserve....Read More
What To Do With A Standard Lease? If you are involved in a residential tenancy as either a landlord or a tenant, knowing some of your rights and responsibilities can help you avoid disputes. If you are involved in a dispute, you should seek legal advice from a landlord tenant lawyer to protect your rights....Read More
Aiding and Abetting, Section 21 of the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46 Section 21 of the Criminal Code states: 21 (1) Everyone is a party to an offence who (a) actually commits it; (b) does or omits to do anything for the purpose of aiding any person to commit it; or (c) abets any person in committing...Read More
All marriages eventually end. Some end in the death of one partner; the rest end in divorce. The marriage contract may be signed by both the parties either before getting married (commonly known as “prenup”) or after getting married. Most couples in honeymoon phase find it embarrassing or even daunting to bring up the topic...Read More
Case conference is essentially the parties’ first direct encounter with the court in a family proceeding. After the completion of the pleadings, either party can ask for a case conference. Both parties attending the case conference shall serve and file a case conference brief. The case conference can be conducted by a judge or the...Read More
At the time of separation and/or divorce between married spouses, amongst the most significant and pressing concerns is the division of matrimonial property. The foremost of these concerns is perhaps, the most important asset owned by many Canadians, the family home. Other concern may be the splitting of any other matrimonial assets, the Canada and/or...Read More
