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If you recently received a camera ticket in the mail, you might be wondering if it still counts. Ontario’s new decision to remove speed cameras within two weeks has created plenty of confusion — and maybe a bit of cautious optimism for drivers. The big question is: Are those photo radar fines still legitimate? Let’s… Read More

Ontario’s Small Claims Court has long served as the accessible forum for individuals and businesses to resolve civil disputes in a cost-effective and efficient manner. As of October 1, 2025, the monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Court is expanding to $50,000. This development represents a significant policy change with broad implications for litigants, legal practitioners,… Read More

Demand letters serve as a pivotal instrument in the resolution of civil disputes prior to litigation. Within the context of Ontario law, such letters are not merely administrative correspondence; rather, they are formal communications intended to assert legal rights, request compliance, and, in some cases, avoid the necessity of costly and time-consuming court proceedings. An… Read More

Remembrance Day, observed annually on November 11th, holds profound significance in Canada as a solemn occasion to commemorate the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a moment of silence pays tribute to those who have given their lives in service… Read More

Withholding Rent: When Tenants May and May Not Do So The landlord–tenant relationship in Ontario is governed primarily by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA). While tenants may feel justified in withholding rent when landlords fail to fulfil their obligations, the law provides clear guidance on when rent must be paid and what remedies are… Read More