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AODA Feedback Form
AODA CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM made pursuant to the provisions of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (hereinafter the AODA”). This AODA Customer Service Standard Checklist is © Cohen Highley LLP, 2011. Please note that this AODA...
End of Mortgage Under the Housing Services Act: What Non-Profit Housing Providers Need to Know
End of Mortgage Under the Housing Services Act: What Non-Profit Housing Providers Need to Know Article by Kate Schoffer As affordable housing providers across Ontario reach the end of their operating mortgages, many are confronting decisions that will have a lasting...
Ontario’s New Auto Insurance Model: Is Cheaper Coverage Worth the Risk?
Ontario’s New Auto Insurance Model: Is Cheaper Coverage Worth the Risk? Article by Kiel Baker and Arabella Soave Starting July 1st, 2026, Ontario drivers will face new decisions when selecting or renewing their auto insurance policies. The option to ‘opt out’ of...
Moving Out After Separation in Ontario Before a Separation Agreement is in Place
Moving Out After Separation in Ontario Before a Separation Agreement is in Place Article by Erin Burns When a relationship ends, one of the first big questions is often: who stays in the family home? If you have separated from your spouse but do not yet have a...
CAT Framework: Balancing Access and Efficiency
CAT Framework: Balancing Access and Efficiency By: Megan Alexander The Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) continues to play a central role in resolving disputes within Ontario’s condominium communities. As Ontario’s first fully online dispute resolution tribunal,...
First Steps After Deciding to End a Marriage
First Steps After Deciding to End a Marriage Article by Erin O'Leary Deciding to separate or end a marriage can feel overwhelming. It is a significant life change, often accompanied by uncertainty about parenting, finances, and what comes next. Speaking with a family...
Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested Divorce Article by Erin Burns Ending a marriage is a major life change, but if you and your spouse have finalized a Separation Agreement, the steps toward divorce are often simpler than expected. With the hard work of reaching an agreement behind you, the...
What Are Notional Taxes?
What Are Notional Taxes? Article by Ken Fraser When spouses separate in Ontario, it is often necessary to address issues that relate to the assets and liabilities owned by each spouse. To properly address these issues, the spouses must know the accurate value for each...
Personal Injury Claim Deadlines You Need to Know
Don’t Miss Your Window! Deadlines You Need to Know for Personal Injury Claims Article by Matt Newton-Reidand Marie Duguay If you’re in a car accident or experience a slip and fall, rightfully, your primary concern should be taking care of yourself and your health....
The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Family Law
The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Family Law Article by Ken Fraser In Family Law, Judges have consistently described the duty to disclose financial information as the most basic obligation in Family Law. Judges have raised concerns that the failure to abide by...
New Construction Home Appraisals and Purchase Agreements
Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I'm with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, can my new construction home be appraised for less than I agreed to pay in my purchase agreement? JULIEN: Yes. If the real estate market declines, housing prices may fall and the...
How Does Title Insurance Work?
Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I'm with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, what is title insurance? JULIEN: It's a policy of insurance that protects homeowners and lenders from financial loss caused by defects entitled to real estate. It does not cover...
Closing Dates for New Construction Homes
Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I'm with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, when buying a new freehold construction home, how do I know when my closing will take place? JULIEN: Check your Tarion addendum to the agreement of purchase and sale for a...
10 Things You Need to Do if You’re in a Car Accident
10 Things You Need to Do if You're in a Car Accident Article by Matthew Newton-Reidand Serena Rahhal Car accidents can be life-changing, harrowing experiences. On an average day in Ontario, motor vehicle collisions kill more than two people and result in injuries...
The Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement
The Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement Article By Erin O'Leary A Cohabitation Agreement (often called a “cohab” or sometimes a “prenup”) is a written legal contract for two people who live together in a marriage-like relationship. It can be used whether or not the...
Think Twice Before Paying Out of Pocket for a Fender Bender
Think Twice Before Paying Out of Pocket for a Fender Bender Article by Matthew Newton Reidand Aislyn Sax It is illegal not to report an accident to your insurer, yet according to a recent CBC article a poll of 1,000 people commissioned by the Canadian show Cost of...
Pensions and Family Law Considerations During Separation in Ontario
Pensions and Family Law Article by Ken Fraser For many people, their biggest asset is their pension. They have worked hard throughout their career to earn and save their pension. More importantly, they are relying on it for security and peace of mind in their...
Proposed MRPIDAA Regulations in Ontario
PROPOSED NEW REGULATIONS UNDER THE MEASURES RESPECTING PREMISES WITH ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY ACT, 2025 (MRPIDAA)- CALL FOR FEEDBACK Overview: The Ontario government is considering proposed new regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity...
Statutory Deductible Increases for 2026
Article by Matthew Newton-Reid and Aislyn Sax Statutory Deductible Increases for 2026 Hurt in a car accident? The amount you are awarded could be reduced by almost $48,000 even if you aren’t at fault If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision and receive...
The Tarion New Build Agreement Registration
Vera Dokter ANNCR: I’m with Vera Dokter from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Vera – what is the “Tarion New Build Agreement Registration”? Vera: As of July 1st, 2025 – new freehold home purchasers must provide notice of purchase within 45 Days of acceptance to Tarion - an...