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2/08/24

Is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program a Sham? | Jasmine Daya

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Reflections of a Summer Student – An Eye Opening Opportunity

29/05/19

In a world filled with numerous professions and educational degrees, it is not uncommon for prospective students in university or college to be uncertain about what it is they want to pursue. When prompted, the question of “what do you...

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Appearances Before the Landlord and Tenant Board – What to Expect

24/05/19

Appearing before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) can be a stressful experience for both tenants and landlords. Tenants may be forced to deal with the prospect of losing their current accommodations, or otherwise lose an opportunity to have a...

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Late Submission of an Application for Accident Benefits (OCF-1)

15/05/19

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, or “SABS” for short, provides you with access to a number of benefits known as “accident benefits”. Accident benefits under the SABS include, but are not...

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

10/05/19

Warmer Spring weather marks the return of motorcycle enthusiasts to roadways across Canada, and with it, a need to increase awareness about how to safely share roads with motorcyclists.  The Ontario Provincial Police released that in about half of the...

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Giving Back to the Community

7/05/19

We all have a social responsibility to give back to the community in one way or another. This is especially important for businesses as they regularly interact with the public. Businesses thrive because of their communities, and it makes sense...

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WSIB vs Tort

3/05/19

The Historical Trade-off Many years ago, when employees were hurt on the job, they were left stranded without any benefits to help them get better, unable to work, with nowhere to turn.  In order to try to fix this problem,...

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Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Complaints – What to do if You’re Facing Discrimination

1/05/19

The Ontario Human Rights Code is an important piece of legislation which protects Ontarians from discrimination in the provision of services, contracts, employment and housing, based on their gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour,...

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Steps to Take After a Motor Vehicle Accident

18/04/19

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a very stressful situation. The shock of the accident and the uncertainty of what to do next make for an unenviable experience. If you find yourself involved in a motor vehicle...

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Long-Term Disability Benefits

15/04/19

Whether you’re living pay cheque to pay cheque, or have a little money saved up for a rainy day, an unexpected illness or injury that stops you from working can have a big financial impact. Long-term disability benefits, if you...

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What the Heck is a “Bencher”?

10/04/19

During my first few years practicing law, I heard about “benchers” and had no idea who they were.  I learned a little by the ads in the OR’s (social media didn’t exist back then, yes, I know, shocker!) and figured...

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