According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, in 2019, 44,852 hardworking individuals filed for insolvency in Ontario. 67% of those consumer insolvencies filed in Ontario were consumer proposals. Ontarians continue to carry record levels of personal debt and for many residents, a consumer proposal or a personal bankruptcy becomes the only way out of…
Courthouse Functions for Civil Matters The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including the Small Claims Court) has suspended all operations as of March 17, 2020 and until further notice, though it continues to hear urgent matters. Please speak to a lawyer to determine if your matter is “urgent”. Urgent motions will proceed either in writing,…
Over the last few decades, Ontario has experienced a significant rise in the number of condominium developments. The Condominium Act, 1998 is the legislation that governs these developments. Specifically, the Condominium Act, 1998 sets out the rights and responsibilities of the condominium community, including developers, purchasers, owners, mortgagees, residents, condominium corporations and their boards. The…
Civil litigation actions are often extremely time consuming and costly. While many parties choose to represent themselves, it is becoming increasingly clear that in order to be successful, you will require the help of a lawyer, thereby increasing the costs of the process dramatically. With that said, there are ways that you can reduce your…
With the holiday season upon us, it is important to remind party hosts of their social host liability. A Leading Canadian Case of Social Host Liability: Childs v Desormeaux, 2006 SCC 18 Childs is the leading case regarding social host liability in Canada. In that case, the Supreme Court of Canada held that the social…
There are some new and exciting changes coming to the civil litigation world! As of January 1, 2020, the changes outlined below will take effect and making the litigation process faster, easier and more affordable. Small Claims Court As of January 1, 2020, the monetary limit for the Small Claims Court will increase from $25,000…
What Are Optional Accident Benefits? Ontario has a comprehensive scheme of mandatory automobile insurance. Accident benefits are an important part of this car insurance. This is especially true if you have experienced personal injury resulting from a car crash. Accident benefits are provided to an injured person from their own auto insurance company. This is…