Most people know that lawyers argue and fight in the court. Few people know, however, that lawyers are negotiators who constantly try to make a deal outside the court. Think about that: in the contexts of both family law and…
New Start-Up Visa Program In Force April 1
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced on January 24, 2013 the launch of a new entrepreneur program – the so called “Start-up Visa” program that is expected to help innovative immigrant entrepreneurs. Toronto lawyer Jeff Li, who provides both immigration law…
Changes to the Family Law Rules effective January 1, 2013
A Notice of Profession with respect to the changes to Family Law Rules was published and reproduced below. The changes became effective January 1, 2013. NOTICE TO PROFESSION CHANGES TO THE FAMILY LAW RULES IN FORCE JANUARY 1, 2013…
Superior Court of Justice issues Protocol on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom
The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario recently issued Protocol on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom. The Protocol is the court’s response to the increasing use of electronic devices, including smart phones, iPads, tablets and laptops, in…
OLRB rules teachers must come back to work
Around 4 a.m. this morning, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruled that the walkout planned by elementary teachers was illegal. As a result, the teachers planning the action must come back to work, and the schools in Toronto, York,…
New Federal Skilled Trades Program Accepts Applications and List of Occupations
Ottawa, January 2, 2013 — The brand-new Federal Skilled Trades Program begins accepting applications today, announced Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “The new Skilled Trades Program will address serious labour shortages that some regions of the country are facing,…