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By Cynthia Squire (cynthia@listerlawyers.com) Co-parenting with your ex can be stressful at the best of times, especially if you don’t particularly get along. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parents to wonder what the protocol is if they share parenting with their ex or if they have a [...]

By Martin Loranger (martin@listerlawyers.com) Many clients have asked me how, if at all, the emergence of the Covid-19 virus in Ontario has impacted Real Estate transactions. The answer to this question depends on the type of real estate transaction contemplated. The goal of the present article [...]

By Emily Crocco The purpose of this article is to explain some of the changes to the procedures that landlords and tenants may face in pursuing or responding to applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board during the Covid-19 pandemic. Suspension of Limitation Periods On March 20, 2020, the [...]

The City of Ottawa lists a property on its “Heritage Register” when it is deemed, by its age and attributes, to have heritage value or interest. A property owner whose home or building has been listed on the Heritage Register must notify the City within 60 days if they plan to demolish the [...]

In Ontario, an employer is required to accommodate its employees who have family obligations if certain factors are met or exist. The employer’s duty to accommodate is based on its obligation not to discriminate based on the ground of “family status” and applies to any employee who has [...]

On September 1st 2019, two federal bills came into force, each amending the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”). While most employer-employee relationships are regulated by provincial legislation, the Code applies to industries that fall under federal jurisdiction, such as [...]

Despite the higher start-up costs and administrative requirements, incorporation offers many benefits to a business such as the creation of a separate legal entity, limited liability, lower corporate tax rates, better access to capital and grants and continuous existence. To incorporate a [...]

The Ontario Estates Act at s. 5 contains a clear prohibition: “Letters of Administration shall not be granted to a person not residing in Ontario”. However, like any legal question, this answer can be qualified.

You may visit properties on your own and begin with open houses and times posted on MLS or other real estate sites for open visits. This will allow you to walk through properties without interference. Keep in mind that certain real estate agents may refuse to show you a property if you are not [...]

These DIY tips will help protect you in the process; however, your best line of protection is to work with a real estate agent and a real estate lawyer before accepting an offer.