Description of Offence: A person (not a worker) entered a building and fell down an elevator shaft, later sucuumbing to injuries. No signs were posted on the site warning of danger or that entry was forbidden, as required by law.

In recent years, a number of high-profile cases involving sexual violence and sexual harassment have grabbed the headlines and the public’s attention in Canada.

The most common type of issue faced by employment lawyers is a situation in which an employee has been terminated wants to know what his or her rights are. In order to determine this, an important distinction must be made between wrongful dismissal and termination without cause.

We are all entitled to write our own Wills without asking a lawyer for help.

The problem is that people who are not trained in the law almost always make mistakes and they never find out about them.

Yes, but only in certain situations. In an emergency, your landlord may enter at any time without notice.
Usually, your landlord must:

Send you a note that says why they want to come in,

Let you know 24 hours before they enter, and
Come into your home between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only

As a tenant in Ontario, you have legal rights. These rights are explained in the Human Rights Code and the Residential Tenancies Act.
The Human Rights Code applies to every person in Ontario. The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent their housing.

If you’re considering becoming a mediator, and have begun researching mediation training options, you’ve probably come up against some confusing information. 

What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a legal option across Canada for drafting and filing a divorce agreement without paying for an expensive legal battle.