Written by Munera Lawyers 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 Munera Lawyers 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 Munera Lawyers 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 Munera Lawyers 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

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

Applicants start civil proceedings to settle a variety of conflicts such as: disagreements about contracts, claims for personal injury or loss, claims for damage to property, or damage to reputation. Pleadings are the first step of the process. In this stage, the plaintiff or party commencing the proceeding files a statement of claim, also known...Read More

An important aspect of estate planning is appointing a power of attorney so that you have a trusted representative to carry out affairs on your behalf when needed. At common law, a power of attorney is a legal document that proves that authority was given by grantor to another person, the attorney to act on...Read More