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Bill C-377 faces opposition, creates “administrative burden”

Bill C-377 faces opposition, creates “administrative burden”

While transparency has been touted as the motive behind a bill requiring labour unions to disclose detailed financial information, it’s likely not the primary objective, says Toronto employment lawyer Michael Wright.…

Liberals present a credible alternative in Justin Trudeau

Liberals present a credible alternative in Justin Trudeau

By Jeremy Richler After more than seven years at the helm, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives are starting to wear their battle scars. They look tired, pathologically authoritarian, and just…

Criminal insanity bill increases risk: CPA

Criminal insanity bill increases risk: CPA

OTTAWA – The Canadian Psychiatric Association says the Conservative government’s tough new rules for offenders found not criminally responsible will actually increase public risk while being a “substantial drain” on…



Side-skirt report could save lives

Side-skirt report could save lives

Scrapping a potentially life-saving study for cyclists was a shortsighted move by the federal government, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown.  WATCH VIDEO…

New law good news for EI claimants

New law good news for EI claimants

A new law that opens up access to sickness benefits for EI claimants on maternity or parental leave is positive news for families, says Toronto labour and employment lawyer Arthur Zeilikman.…

Clinic poised to become Canada’s first regulated marijuana distributor

Clinic poised to become Canada’s first regulated marijuana distributor

An alternative pain-management clinic that aims to be Canada’s first regulated commercial medical marijuana distributor is celebrating its grand opening today.  Read Toronto Star…

Monochrome justice: excuses and justifications

Monochrome justice: excuses and justifications

By J.S. Vijaya There are times when a statistic can convey a political ideology and an attached agenda. There are no further explanations needed. Fancy lawyers use the Latin term…