Dog Owners Beware: There Is No “Free Bite”
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer Albert Conforzi: If you have been bitten or otherwise seriously injured by a dog, you will want to know that in Ontario, you do have rights and recourse against dog owners. In Ontario, The Dog Owners Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990 c D.16 is the applicable statute. Under this Act, the owner of a […]
Russian Visa Restrictions Eased in USA
James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Twenty years after the break up of what Cold Warrior Ronald Reagan called “the Evil Empire,” the US government has announced a major easing of visa requirements for Russians.
One For The Road
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer Albert Conforzi – If you’re like me, you may have had children returning to college or university this past long weekend. After the annual drop-off is done, and the parental units are safely on their way back home, it’s anyone’s guess what their kids get up to during that first week back […]
How to Prepare for New Canadian Immigration Rules
Jim Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Now that the Minister of Immigration has signaled his intention to change the selection criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker program, it is a good idea to plan ahead if you want to apply.
Alleged Insurance Fraud Makes A Big Splash
Albert Conforzi Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer Albert Conforzi – I read with interest about the recent arrests made in alleged fraudulent staged collisions in the GTA. It is likely we will never hear whether a single conviction takes place. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) spent a total of 18 months investigating 9 collisions before they turned it […]
Head Injuries In – And Out – Of The NFL
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer Albert Conforzi – I came across an interesting piece about lawsuits in the United States regarding head injuries from playing NFL football. The NFL is suing over 30 insurers for refusing to defend the NFL in some 143 injury lawsuits brought by former players. I wonder how long it will be before similar types […]
Deportation Because of a Drunk Driving Offence
Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: I recently saw this story dealing with immigration and drunk driving offences:
Moratoriums Announced for Federal and Quebec Immigrant Programs
Both the Canadian and Quebec governments have placed a temporary freeze on new applications for investor and skilled worker programs.
Kenney Proposes Tighter Regulations on Criminal Offenders
James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney tabled legislation in the House yesterday.
Crossing the Border with a DUI Conviction
mmigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Americans planning to travel to Canada should be aware that a DUI, or impaired driving conviction, could block their plans.