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Under R. v. Jordan and R. v. Nguyen, traffic tickets in Ontario must generally be tried within 18 months, or the charge may be stayed for delay.

The leading Supreme Court of Canada case on wrongful dismissal damages: bonuses and incentive payments during the notice period count, unless the contract clearly says otherwise.

The Supreme Court of Canada held that Quebec’s exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized daycare discriminates against women under section 15 of the Charter.

The Supreme Court of Canada held that a person who arrived with a valid permanent resident visa can appeal a removal order to the IAD, even if the visa later...

IRCC relaunched its online Application Status Tracker on October 14, 2026. It now covers spousal and dependent child sponsorship, Express Entry, and study, work and visitor visa applications.

The N4 notice period for unpaid rent is now 7 days, tenants must pay half the arrears before raising other issues at an arrears hearing, and the N12 and N13...

Since July 1, 2026 the deadline to ask the LTB to review an order is 15 days, repayment plans must use the LTB Payment Agreement Form, and maximum fines for...

The most a landlord can raise the rent for most Ontario tenants in 2027 without LTB approval is 1.9%, down from 2.1% in 2026.

Since October 1, 2025, Ontario Small Claims Court can hear claims of up to $50,000, up from $35,000.