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Are there financial limits for damages in medical malpractice suits in Canada?
John Nicholson ANNCR: I’m with John Nicholson, a Medical Malpractice Lawyers with Cohen Highley. John – are there financial limits for damages in medical malpractice suits in Canada? John: The cap for pain and suffering damages is roughly $400,000. The Supreme Court...
What are some key elements for medical malpractice suits?
John NicholsonANNCR: I’m with John Nicholson, a medical malpractice lawyer at Cohen Highley. John, what are some key elements for medical malpractice suits? John: First – people should understand that unfortunate outcomes are realities in life and in medical care....
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Are there financial limits for damages in medical malpractice suits in Canada?
John Nicholson ANNCR: I’m with John Nicholson, a Medical Malpractice Lawyers with Cohen Highley. John – are there financial limits for damages in medical malpractice suits in Canada? John: The cap for pain and suffering damages is roughly $400,000. The Supreme Court...
What are some key elements for medical malpractice suits?
John NicholsonANNCR: I’m with John Nicholson, a medical malpractice lawyer at Cohen Highley. John, what are some key elements for medical malpractice suits? John: First – people should understand that unfortunate outcomes are realities in life and in medical care....
CAT Confirms: Disruptive Conduct + Decisive Enforcement = Significant Cost Award
By: Megan Alexander As counsel for the Applicant, Middlesex Condominium Corporation No. 79 (the “Corporation”) in this Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) application, I welcome their recent ruling in Middlesex Condominium Corporation No. 79 v. Wuest. This decision...
Bill 60 Passes
Bill 60 has successfully passed Third Reading in the Ontario Legislature. However, as of today, Bill 60 has not yet received Royal Assent. What Happens After Royal Assent? Once Bill 60 receives Royal Assent, its provisions do not all take effect immediately. The bill...
Language Matters: Review the Language in your Rules to Mitigate Risk and Building Inclusive Communities
Condominium boards and managers are responsible for creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all residents within their communities. Reviewing and modernizing the language in governing documents, rules, and communications is important to ensure it reflects...
Ontario Moves to Reform Residential Tenancies Act: Highlights for Landlords and Property Managers
The Ontario government is proposing legislative changes through Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, aimed at streamlining processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and addressing delays that impact both landlords and tenants. Fighting Delays,...
2026 Fire Code Changes: Key Impacts for Apartment Operators
Effective January 1, 2026, there are new requirements in the Ontario Fire Code that will affect equipment and operations in residential buildings. Some of the key updates are summarized below. See Regulation 87/25 for all changes. Doors and Entrances The current...
October 1, 2025 – It’s Official: Small Claims and LTB Limit Now $50k
October 1, 2025 – It’s Official: Small Claims and LTB Limit Now $50k By: Megan Alexander Effective now, October 1, 2025, the Ontario Small Claims Court and the Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”) monetary limit increases from $35,000 to $50,000. This...
Can you explain what Small Claims Court is?
Megan Alexander
What can a condo owner do to personalize their space?
Liam Thompson
What is a “secured common area”?
Liam Thompson
Can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance?
Aesha Patel
Who pays the ongoing bills of a person after they die?
Aesha Patel
2026 Rent Increase Guideline
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 2026 RENT INCREASE GUIDELINE The Government of Ontario has set the annual rent increase guideline for 2026 at 2.1%. The guideline is the maximum percentage that a landlord may increase the rent for a rental unit that is not exempt from...
Key Updates to Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules
Key Updates to Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules – Mandatory Mediation and Stricter Timelines Effective June 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) Rules of Procedure came into force. These changes will primarily affect how new...
What should real estate buyers and sellers be aware of when obtaining a quote from a real estate lawyer?
AI Use in the Legal Profession: a cautionary tale from Justice Myers
AI and its applications in the legal profession are a hot topic of discussion in firms worldwide. Our partners, associates, and operations departments are currently inundated with emails and phone calls from sales representatives offering AI-based software solutions...
Effective June 1, 2025- Key Changes to the Small Claims Court Rules
Key Small Claims Court Rule Changes Effective June 1, 2025, O. Reg. 258/98By: Megan Alexander On January 13, 2025, the Ontario Legislature announced amendments to the Rules of the Small Claims Court, O. Reg. 258/98 (the “Rules”), aimed at improving clarity and...
What is the Tarion New Build Agreement Registration?
Vera Dokter
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025 By: Kristin Ley and Megan Alexander The Ontario Small Claims Court is a simplified branch of the Superior Court of Justice for resolving civil disputes up to $35,000, as of the date of this bulletin. It...