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This June, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make September 30th a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families, and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation… Read More

Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), it is illegal to knowingly have any illicit substances under personal possession at any time, regardless of to these substances belong. They can include such drugs as heroin, amphetamines, and cocaine. Possession of cannabis (marijuana), on the other hand, is no longer forbidden under the Criminal Code… Read More

According to Statistics Canada, there are almost 500 reported assaults per 100,000 people in Canada. An assault charge can come in many different forms. Assault charges and penalties vary widely. What you are going through might not be the same for the next individual. If you are in urgent need of assistance with an assault… Read More

In the COVID-19 pandemic world, many people are wondering about the ramifications that the coronavirus is having on criminal liability. For example, could a person be held criminally responsible in Canada if they infect another person? What could happen if that person dies or suffers from serious injuries or disabilities due to COVID-19? Can those… Read More

Contract law is at the heart of commerce between individuals, businesses, and all other groups. If something goes wrong with a sale, project, business deal or any other situation that involves a an agreement, you may need the help of a team of experienced contractual dispute litigation lawyers. What is a contractual dispute? Contractual disputes… Read More

Insurance policies are commonly seen as an all-encompassing safety net. You take out insurance to protect yourself from various issues (health problems, property damage, car accidents, etc.) and hope that you never have to make a claim. If ever the worst-case scenario comes true, then the insurance policy can protect you financially. It can cover… Read More

Most medical professionals work to support and care for their patients. At times, breaches in standards resulting in negligence by medical professionals are made which can lead to legal complications. Often, these complications are difficult for all parties and require legal support to help sort out the issue. Here is a list of some of… Read More

Seeking compensation for a personal injury, no matter the severity, requires preparation of various kinds. A person claiming pain and suffering from a personal injury needs to not only gather the necessary evidence for their lawyer, but they will also need to prepare themselves mentally as well. It’s crucial a person finds an experienced, skilled… Read More

With the Cannabis Act relaxing the rules around personal marijuana use, some may believe that this means the government will allow free rein.  Just because cannabis legalization is taking effect, there are still penalties involved for certain acts involving cannabis. The purpose of the Cannabis Act is to help regulate the use, distribution, possession, and… Read More

Thousands of healthy babies are born each year in Canada. Unfortunately, complications during labour and delivery cause severe, lasting effects for the infant and family. Although a lawsuit can’t restore someone’s health or take away the pain of an untimely and tragic death, a lawsuit can hold the responsible parties accountable. Birth trauma lawsuits can… Read More