Seeking Compensation for Emotional Distress

 Emotional distress can be a devastating consequence of a personal injury. While physical injuries are often visible and quantifiable, the psychological impact can be just as severe and long-lasting. You may be entitled to compensation if you've experienced emotional distress due to someone else's negligence. The Legal Basis for Claiming

Economic Impact of Online Casinos: Political Considerations in Canada

 the expansion of online casinos has significantly impacted various economic aspects in Canada. This article will scrutinize the economic implications and delve deeply into the political considerations affiliated with the surge in online casino operations in the country. Economic Impact Analysis Canada's burgeoning online casino industry has undeniably exerted a

Expert Insights from Edmonton Truck Accident Attorneys

 Behind the Wheel: Insights from an Edmonton Truck Accident Lawyer on Complex Liability Cases Truck accidents can cause serious harm due to their huge size and weight. These cases often become complex, especially if multiple parties are involved in the crash. Due to this reason, it is important to understand

When the Government Says It’s Ok, How Do Parents Say No?

 “Just say no!” That was the rallying cry for teens in the 1980’s. Day after day, week after week, we were told how dangerous drugs were for us. In my first year of high school, a very tall and formidable police officer came into our classroom one day, carrying a

5 red flags your new home is being built illegally

 If you are buying a new home, you trust that it will be built properly, safe to live in and have all the features you've selected. But if the home has been built illegally, you could be at risk for construction defects and financial losses. Anyone who wants to build

The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association Concerned Over Untenable Legal Situation

 By Lieutenant General (Retired) Louis Cuppens, Special Advisor Advocacy, Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association / Feature photo by Andre Gagne The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, an all veteran organization, is gravely concerned about the current untenable legal situation in which Canadian veterans are trapped. Recently a BC Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling

A Woman Judge’s Season of Disillusion

 Below is an excerpt from January: A Woman Judge’s Season of Disillusion by Marie Corbett. January is the story of Corbett’s personal and professional lives becoming painfully entangled. Facing a number of important trials while trying to comfort an ailing friend, Corbett must find an answer to questions she’d never

Physician-assisted Dying Should not be a Substitute for Adequate Care and Supports for People with Mental Health Problems

 The federal government committee looking at physician assisted dying released its long-awaited recommendations recently to much debate. The permissive approach it recommends reflects the spirit of the Supreme Court of Canada declaration that the prohibition of physician assisted dying violates the fundamental human right to make one's own decisions about

Our Courts’ Regard for Employee Vulnerability

 More than 25 years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized the central importance of work to society and to individuals stating, “Work is one of the most fundamental aspects in a person's life, providing the individual with a means of financial support and, as importantly, a contributory role in

Does Canada Need Bill C-290?

 Photo courtesy of Jamie In Bytown. The Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and now the World Cup are progressing before our very eyes, but residents of Canada will know all too well they are unable to wager single stake selections on any of the sporting events this summer. This is