Who can provide legal advice in Ontario? Every lawyer or paralegal who provides legal advice to clients in Ontario must be licenced by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). It is a regulated profession, and a person who wishes to be a lawyer or paralegal must meet certain...
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Virtual Office Warming
Invite Link - RSVP We are open to provide the region with quality legal services at our new location in downtown Cambridge, ON. Please click on the link to see the invitation. All RSVP's should be sent to admin@dcparalegals.ca. Once you RSVP, your name will be added...
Impact of COVID-19 on Landlords
COVID-19 has affected millions of people around the world. Few were prepared and capable to face the hardships that flow from this pandemic. Landlords are one group that has been impacted and arguably bore the brunt with some severe implications. At the start of the...
Human Rights, Housing, and Hoarding, A Case Study
Devoe v. Haran, 2012 HRTO 1507 Background Susan Devoe was a 65-year-old woman living in a second-floor unit of a small apartment building. Initially, when Ms. Devoe moved into her apartment, she was in good health. However, in 2011, Ms. Devoe developed sciatica,...
Impact of Driving without Insurance
No Insurance? Big Problems. Do you know what happens if you are caught driving without insurance? Driving without auto insurance is an offence under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. It is not a criminal offence, so a conviction will not appear on your criminal...