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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Ontario, there are two types of co-ownership for property: joint tenancy or tenants-in common. The structure of co-ownership is often overlooked, yet it is also an important factor for the purposes of estate and succession planning. Joint Tenancy At common law, joint tenancy is generally presumed over tenancy in common. In joint tenancy, if […]
What is an Estate? Estate, in its broadest sense, refers to all a person’s possessions (assets, liabilities, etc.) at the time of their passing. An appointed executor or administrator oversees managing the affairs of an estate. What is a Will? A legal document known as a “Last Will and Testament”, or a Will, specifies how […]
What happens when a property is sold without the owner(s) knowledge? A type of real estate fraud that hurts both individual homeowners and their lenders is title fraud, sometimes known as real estate title fraud. It often entails a fraudster transferring the title of a residence to themselves without the knowledge of the actual owner […]
The Vacant Home Tax (VHT) seeks to incentivize owners to maintain, occupy, or rent out their homes, increasing the supply of available housing. It is also considered as a tool to solve the challenge of affordable housing, and the money raised from this tax will be used to fund projects related to affordable housing. Where […]