Bringing Canada’s distracted driving laws into focus
Ontario is leading the way with Canada’s toughest distracted driving laws to date geared at finally impacting the never-ending cycle of deaths and injuries. Bill 174 that was passed on December 12, 2017 went into effect on January 1, 2019 amending the Highway Traffic Act. Within this Bill is the section related to penalties for interacting with […]
Serious injury is only one of the impacts of driving impaired
Going to a holiday party this season? If you plan to drink or use marijuana, think hard before getting behind the wheel of a car. Apart from getting seriously hurt in a car accident, here are five additional consequences to consider.
Open Spousal Work Permit Pilot Program Extended Again
It was expected that, the pilot program for the inland processing of open work permit applications for spouses and common-law partners in Canada will be extended, as there is no reason for this program to end.
Top Five Attributes of Canada’s Start-Up VISA Program
The Start-Up Visa Program provides entrepreneurs with permanent residency and a connection to business partners. It enables immigrant entrepreneurs to launch innovative businesses that will create jobs in Canada and, eventually, to compete globally.
Everyone Is Accountable In Pedestrian Safety
A person walks across an intersection, head down, texting. He is hit by a car. Is the driver at fault?
Dog Bites: A Fortunately Less Common Cause Of Personal Injury
As a personal injury lawyer, I see accidents caused by distracted driving, slip –and- falls, trip-and-falls and more. I unfortunately also see many injuries caused by dog bites.
Religious Freedom Vs. Public Safety
This winter, Ontario will change the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 194) to exempt Sikh motorcyclists from the requirement to wear a helmet in order to honour their civil rights and religious expression.
New Hope For Victims Of Back Pain
It was with much excitement that I read the article in the Toronto Star headlined: Renowned spine surgeon is transforming the way Ontario deals with back pain.
Every Once In A While We All Need To Look Inward And Acknowledge Our Prejudices
I am a car driver and a personal injury lawyer and it is through these two prisms that I see road safety.
Irregular VS. Illegal. What’s in a Name?
There is an argument over whether Canada should be using the words “irregular” or “illegal” when it comes to people crossing the border illegally.