Written by:  Stefania Rotundu So you are in 3L and perhaps you have not yet secured an articling position – what is next? For the students who invested time and energy into recruitments, it is understandable to feel lost when the outcome was not what you hoped for. Do not to despair! As you continue...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  On October 1, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada launched a pilot project aimed at streamlining the judicial review process for rejected study permit applications. This new initiative, called the Study Permit Pilot Project, is expected to deliver resolutions within five months, significantly reducing the typical 14-18-month wait time for judicial...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: Naa Lansana Case Comment – Moran v Moran, 2023 ONSC 6832 Disclosure is a fundamental requirement underpinning determination of family law matters. Where disclosure is incomplete or missing, it makes the resolution of oft difficult matters gravely challenging. As articulated by the court in Cunha v. Cunha1. Non-disclosure of assets is the cancer...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

Express Entry… is a way for skilled workers to immigrate and become permanent residents of Canada. The Express Entry system manages three types of immigration programs within it. The first is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) which is for skilled workers who have three years of experience in the Canadian workforce prior to applying. The...Read More

How does a landlord properly vacate existing tenants? Under what circumstances? What about when the landlord is selling the property and the new owners want vacant possession? Under the Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord is allowed to terminate a tenancy “for cause”. For cause reasons refer to actions taken by the tenant that give landlords...Read More