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While the subject of immigration is wide and varied, there are a few overarching themes. People usually head to Canada because they want a better life for themselves and their family members. Perhaps they are hoping for employment options, the ability to study, or just a safe place to live. An immigration lawyer is knowledgeable and skilled in the many different programmes open to those coming to Canada internationally.Continue reading

Workplace harassment has become a national problem. According to Statistics Canada, one-fifth of women report to be victims of harassment at the office, and 13 percent of men say they have been harassed.

Harassment can come in many forms, from sexual to discriminatory to verbal. A separate study found that 20 percent of Canadians reported to being sexually harassed, and another poll found that one-quarter of Canadians say they have been discriminated against because of their age. Ultimately, Canada has a long way to go, even though most believe their office is open and inclusive.Continue reading

Dual citizenship occurs when a person is a citizen of two countries concurrently. When you have dual citizenship, more than one country recognizes you as its official citizen. The rules regarding dual citizenship vary from country to country. It pays to be conversant with immigration rules before applying, and understand there are both pros and cons of dual citizenship.Continue reading

If you are looking to apply for permanent residency (PR) in Canada, you need to understand what the process looks like, and the following tips should help.

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Bail, at its basic level, is written permission from a court of law that allows the person charged with a crime to be out of jail while awaiting his or her trial, or other resolution of the case. Keep reading to find out more about the bail process in Canada.

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Fighting a family law case is never an easy experience. It’s crucial to allow yourself enough time to prepare and make the proper mental adjustments. Going to court over your family or property is a tough proposition, but there are resources to help you make the situation easier. Check out these four suggestions to help you navigate a family law case.

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Discrimination can be based on a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, marital status or political views. Yet many workers are unaware of how to identify discrimination despite how vital it can be.

If you, or an employee have suffered due to discrimination it could result in lost wages, a hindered career and added stress. Knowing when your employer has acted unlawfully can help to protect you in a court of law.

Rather than suffer the consequences of workplace discrimination, we’ve listed some of the most common cases in the workplace’s That way, you know how to identify it and when you should contact a lawyer.

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With the wild spring weather that’s been gripping the province and certain areas of the nation, hundreds of motor vehicles have been involved in road related accidents. The damages from these collisions has varied significantly, keeping insurance companies, autobody shops, first responders, medical professionals, and lawyers busy.

While the weather played a significant role in a lot of collisions, that will not necessarily stop people from suing other drivers to get compensation for their medical and personal needs. Legal action can be very costly, putting people in major financial debt. If you have been in an accident, it is important to protect yourself from litigation, so you will not lose everything because of the crash.  Here are some things you should do to protect yourself and your assets.

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It is important to protect yourself when riding a bike in Ontario. It seems that more people are riding bikes than ever before, especially during the warmer months. Even as it gets colder, many people still ride their bikes to work and only the brave few will ride one during winter with snow, ice and freezing conditions.

While these conditions are perfect for accidents to happen, they can happen even when the weather is good. This is why bike riders have to wear helmets and perhaps other forms of protection to stay safe and maintain their bikes to make sure it is in good order. However, if you are hurt in an accident, do you know what to do? Let’s look at some of the things you need to know, should this happen to you.

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Accidents can be a common occurrence in our day-to-day lives and some of them lead to injuries. Some accidents are no one’s fault. Others occur when someone has been negligent or due to a deliberate act. In the latter instance, it can be necessary to seek compensation for a personal injury that you sustained.

Sometimes, personal injury lawsuits can be settled by the defendant offering compensation to settle the case. Other times they admit no fault and take the case to trial. In either situation, there are some commonalities that you will need to prove your case and below are 4 that, if you have them, will help in your search for compensation.

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