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Motion to change succeeded
I wanted to say that you have done an excellent job in assisting us with the Motion to Change and we are satisfied with the work and the care that you and your staff have provided us. Your assistance in…
Business and shareholder dispute resolved quickly
I was involved in a shareholder dispute matter with another partner of the company and was very frustrated. I decided to consult with Mr. Jeff Li. Upon consultation Jeff made an action plan for me and we put it into…
The art of negotiation
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…
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,…
Trouble tenant evicted
[Below is a recent email from a client who is a landlord. Her trouble with the tenant started years ago when the tenant changed the lock without giving her a key. Measure should have been taken then to ensure the…
Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants
On December 15, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada issued Operational Bulletin 485. The title above and the contents below are self-explanatory. Summary Effective December 15, 2012,qualifying foreign nationals currently in Canada who have submitted an application for permanent residence (PR) under the…
Canada to Begin Collecting Biometrics from Certain Foreign Nationals
Ottawa, December 7, 2012 — In order to facilitate legitimate travel, nationals of twenty‑nine countries and one territory will soon need to provide their biometrics to come to Canada to visit, study or work, under regulations proposed today by Citizenship, Immigration…
Why litigation planning is essential
In Canada’s legal system, to start a lawsuit is not easy. Add on to this is the fact that ending a lawsuit is even more difficult, general speaking. A recent Court of Appeal decision, 1196158 Ontario Inc. v. 6274013 Canada…