It’s been almost a year since the controversial Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act became law — Bill C-24 — and now that some of the hubbub’s had time to die down, one very contentious part of the law has just come into effect.‘Two-tiered citizenship’ kicks in with stricter lawRead More »
An Alberta woman recently caught an unusual break on a traffic ticket when it turned out the officer who wrote it was only pretending to be a cop.Unmarked cop cars: what to knowRead More »
You’ve just caused a three-car accident. Quick, what do you do? How about chugging a mickey of booze?Driver beats DUI by chugging alcoholRead More »
Can we force employees to use their allotted vacation days if there’s a deadline to use them? Can an employer tell an employee not to show up to work even if she resists taking the vacation days?Can you force employees to use vacation days?Read More »
A recent Ontario court case examined the issue whether having a bit of wine during a lunch break is cause to fire an employee.Can you drink alcohol during work hours?Read More »
An Ontario judge had damning words for a mom who secretly snapped nude photos of her own teenage daughter.Peeping mom gets sex-offender statusRead More »
It’s relatively common in highly competitive industries such as tech or financial services, but “poaching” employees from a competitor could get you more than you bargained for. If employers aren’t conscientious about it, snagging that high-potential talent might lead to a high-priced lawsuit. Poaching employees can net big legal troubleRead More »
Rejoice one and all: the Canadian census is back! People were so enthusiastic about receiving the 2016 census that they brought down the Statistics Canada website earlier this month.Do I have to fill out the 2016 census?Read More »
Can an employer fire you for discussing your salary with coworkers? The quick answer is: absolutely not. But a recent case involving a former Google employee presents an interesting scenario.Google case highlights employee salary discussionsRead More »
Ottawa women upset over their involuntary appearance in YouTube videos by a local “pick-up artist” may find any legal remedy hard to come by.Women filmed by Ottawa ‘pick-up artist’ may have no legal remedyRead More »
Despite a slew of laws expected to bring pay parity between men and women, only one small segment of the economy has seen results. Read more on FindLaw's Legal Life.Canada Reaches Pay Equity in One Field: New PhDsRead More »
The United States' newest app-based transportation phenomenon has crossed the border, and rentals are now in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton. But each city is passing its own laws. E-Scooters Arrive in Canada: Stay Safe and Stay LegalRead More »
Farmers in Canada are starting to embrace outdoor cannabis cultivation. Could this be an opportunity for an intrepid entrepreneur? Find out more in Legal Business.Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Presents Great OpportunityRead More »
Flying is no longer a fun experience. But thanks to the new passenger "bill of rights" here in Canada, you may be able to receive some compensation when things go truly haywire. What’s in the New Canadian Airline Passenger ‘Bill of Rights’?Read More »
A Nova Scotia man will really regret accidentally dialing 911, as it led RCMP officers right to a horde of improperly stored weapons. Read more on FindLaw's Uncommon Law.Man Dials 911 by Mistake, Gets Busted for Improperly Stored GunsRead More »
A new study shows the toll that bias in the workplace is taking on many Canadian people of color. We explore what employers can do about it in FindLaw's Legal Business.Combating the ‘Emotional Tax’ that People of Color Pay in Canadian WorkplacesRead More »
Many dual nationals living in Canada are shocked when they learn that they have to pay U.S. income taxes, even on money they earned in Canada. They're even more shocked to learn their own government won't help them out. Canadians With U.S. Ties: Your Government Will Report You to the IRSRead More »
As more people across Canada utilize emotional support animals, an MP wants federal legislation to crack down on fraud and give protections to owners. MP Wants Legislation to Address Emotional Service AnimalsRead More »
A bully offer occurs when a home seller receives an offer before the date it is supposed to be for sale, to pressure an early sale. Real estate bully offers could be banned in OntarioRead More »
After years of money laundering that has infiltrated the Greater Vancouver real estate market, the B.C. government announced a new law that will combat the practice.B.C. cracking down on shell companies owning real estateRead More »