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The Ontario Human Rights Code is the principal legislation protecting human rights in Ontario. The Code guarantees the right to equal treatment in certain social areas by prohibiting discrimination and harassment against…
A Microboard is comprised of a small group of family and friends who join together with a person to create an incorporated not-for-profit organization. The term “Microboard” was adopted from Vela Canada,…
The trustee of an estate or of a trust (such as a Henson Trust) is responsible for a number of important tasks. It’s critical that you appoint a trustee that you have…
There are two main types of guardianship. A guardian of property is someone who has been appointed by a court to make financial decisions on behalf of another adult. Property decisions involve…
Trusts can be valuable tools for ensuring the financial security of your family members, including minors and persons with disabilities. A trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to leave behind…
A will is a legal document signed by you that appoints a legal representative, known as an executor and trustee (or “estate trustee”), to manage your affairs and handle your assets upon…
Developing an estate plan is critical to ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death. Without one, your trusted family members and friends may not know how you intend your assets…
The NDP critic for Education, Doly Begum, quietly introduced Bill 45, the Child Care and Early Years Amendment Act (Not-for-Profit Corporations), 2018 on October 17, 2018. This Bill, if passed, would amend…
On October 23, 2018, the PC government introduced Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act (“Bill 47”). If passed, Bill 47 will repeal a number of changes made by the Liberal government’s Fair…
With recreational cannabis consumption now legal in Ontario many employers have expressed concerns about employees using cannabis while on duty and the risks that could stem from cannabis use in the workplace….
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