Written by: Sara Bahadori  Investing in real property with a partner can be a rewarding venture. However, when relationships between co-investors deteriorate, disputes over ownership and control of the property often arise. In such scenarios, a Certificate of Pending Litigation (“CPL”) can serve as a crucial legal safeguard, protecting an individual’s interest in the property...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana  When it comes to separation, individuals have varying ideas of what that entails. Notions have emanated from popular TV shows, from celebrity break-ups and ensuing salacious details splattered across tabloid pages, but also through sobering personal experiences. It bears noting that in Canada, separation has a very specific meaning. Often, clients...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht Being named an Executor involves significant responsibility and legal obligations. Executors are appointed to manage and distribute an estate according to the instructions laid out in the will, ensuring that the deceased’s wishes are carried out properly. Before agreeing to take on this role, it is important to understand what the...Read More

Written by: Naa Lansana with Collaboration of Stefania Rotundu Fielding v Fielding, 2024 ONCA 807: Lessons Learned On October 29, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal in what was described as a “high conflict family proceeding.” ¹In upholding the trial judge’s decisions regarding the termination of spousal support, the Court imparted important...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  The Canadian government has announced new changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), set to take effect in two phases on October 28, 2024, and November 8, 2024. These reforms are designed to enhance the integrity of the program and ensure that employers who rely on foreign talent adhere to...Read More

Written by: Dina Nikseresht Clauses in Real Estate The case of 3 Gill Homes Inc. v. 5009796 Ontario Inc. (Kassar Homes)¹ dealt with a dispute over a real estate transaction that was terminated due to a late payment by the purchaser. The core of the disagreement arose when the purchaser, 3 Gill Homes Inc., failed...Read More

Written by: Sara Bahadori  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new reform mechanisms for the International Student Program. These adjustments aim to address the unsustainable growth of the International Student Program while ensuring a positive experience for students and supporting Canada’s sustainable population growth and system integrity. 1. Cap and Provincial Attestation Letter...Read More

What is a breach of contract? A breach of a contract occurs when one or more of the agreed upon terms and/or conditions of a binding contract or agreement is broken or unfulfilled by one or more of the contracting parties. Anything from a late payment to a more significant infraction, such as failure or...Read More

Work Permit The Open Work Permit and the Employer-Specific Work Permit are the two types of work permits in Canada. Open Work Permit:  The Immigration Office issues a Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) to foreign nationals who are eligible and wish to work for a Canadian employer over a specific period of time. A worker...Read More

A trust is a relationship which arises when an individual is asked to hold real or personal property by legal title for the benefit of an individual or individuals known as beneficiaries. A trust is therefore an obligation binding a person to deal with the trust property as a separate fund distinct from their own...Read More