The Government of Ontario has enacted a series of legislative changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194 (the "Rules") which will come into effect on December 1st, 2024.

What are the factors required to demonstrate a compensable mental injury? Evidence from friends and family will be accepted, and there is no necessity of a medical expert.

In 2017 and 2018, Ontario implemented a major overhaul of its construction lien legislation. In 2018 and 2019, as the changes came into force, Ontario's Construction Act (the "Act")...

On April 1, 2023, the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account ("FHSA") was introduced by the Federal Government as a supplementary method for Canadians to save for their first home.

In tax law, the concept of residency is used to determine tax liability based on whether there is a sufficient connection between an individual or legally recognized entity and a jurisdiction such that the jurisdiction is justified in taxing such individual or legally recognized entity on their worldwide income.

A discussion on a recent decision by the Ontario Court which demonstrates how, in interpreting an unclear will, a court may consider evidence about the character and experience of the deceased and the circumstances in which the will was prepared.

"Cojo Transportation Limited" is not the same as "Cojo Logistics Inc. or "Cojo Logistics".

This is an interesting determination, especially with rental properties. Section 14 of the Residential Tenancies Act does not allow the preclusion of tenants from keeping animals on rented property.

In 2006, the LTA was amended in an attempt to ensure that fraudulent instruments would not be given effect in the title register addressing a valid concern that a property owner...

On April 7, 2020, the Ontario Government issued the Order in Council under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the "Emergency Order").

You've built a business plan for success. Now, it's time to build an estate plan for succession.

A few recent decisions from the Ontario Courts may provide a bullet-proof strategy for responding counsel to resist summary judgment motions.

The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rapid Transit line is a major infrastructure project and the first to receive an Ontario court ruling on a contractual dispute resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Sheridan Retail Inc. v Roy reinforces the breadth and strength of Ontario’s anti-SLAPP framework and serves as a reminder that attempts to recast claims to avoid dismissal...

While the sale of a previously occupied residential property is generally exempt from HST, the Tax Court of Canada (the "Court") in 1351231 Ontario Inc. v. The King, 2024 TCC 37 recently held that the sale...

The Ontario Government has recently introduced a simplified probate procedure for estates valued up to $150,000, which will come into effect on April 1, 2021.

In 2505243 Ontario Limited o/a ByPeterandPaul.com Princes Gate GP Inc. et al. ONCA 859 ("2505243 Ontario Limited"), on appeal from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal...

Ever since the lockdowns imposed by COVID-19 started crippling businesses across Canada, there has been a lot of speculation over whether courts will allow parties to get out of deals they...

Canadians currently enjoy access to a significant income splitting opportunity. The prescribed interest rate – which has remained at 1% since June 2020 – has allowed families to ...

As most estate practitioners are aware, significant changes to the Succession Law Reform Act ("SLRA") are coming into force on January 1st, 2022.