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Shreshtha Garg, Family Law Associate It is that time of year again, where we see school buses on the road, children from the neighbourhood with their backpacks or even waiting to be dropped to school. It’s the back-to-school season! For both parents and children, this time of year can be [...]

Cynthia Squire, Family Lawyer Being contacted by the Children’s Aid Society (or “the CAS”) can be extremely upsetting and may leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. If a worker from the Children’s Aid Society shows up at your home, the most important thing to do is to remain [...]

Lauren Walker, Family Law Associate Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect on our romantic relationships. For those who may be taking their relationship to the next level – such as by moving in together or even considering marriage – it will become increasingly likely that you and your [...]

As of October 11, 2022, all Ontario employers with 25 or more employees are required to have a written policy on employee monitoring, including whether, how, and in what circumstances the employer may monitor the behaviour of employees through their electronic devices. With this legislation, [...]

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 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 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 [...]