On October 1, 2025, Ontario increased the monetary limit for claims in the Small Claims Court from $35,000 to $50,000 via an amendment to O. Reg. 626/00: Small Claims Court Jurisdiction and Appeal Limit, as well as related updates in the Rules of the Small Claims Court.
If you purchase an old home and discover that there was a building defect, are you able to sue the builder or the building department to get it fixed?
Defamation is a legal issue that arises when a false statement is made about an individual or business, causing harm to their reputation. In Ontario, defamation can take two forms: libel, which refers to written or published statements, and slander, which pertains to spoken statements.
If you’ve recently been let go, then you’re understandably going through a lot of mixed emotions. It can be a stressful, confusing, and uncertain time, and you will likely have a lot of questions about your rights, and the process moving forward.
When someone becomes “incapable” of making decisions for his/her health and property, an attorney for property and personal care is required to help make the decisions.
In the realm of civil jury trials, the recent case of Baker v Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada stands out as a pivotal moment that could influence the future landscape of such legal proceedings.
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