Back in the old days, most families had what they called “their lawyer”. That’s right. We called them the family lawyer. Not because they practiced family law (although some did I’m sure), but because of the relationship each family had with their lawyer. It’s almost like the lawyer and/or law firm were passed do...

Canada’s housing affordability and access have emerged as defining social and economic issues, consistently topping national opinion polls. In the most recent federal election, housing dominated campaign debates—underscoring the financial strain on households and the urgent need for reform. At the heart of this crisis ...

In previous blog posts, we provided an introduction into some keys points that you need to consider when entering into a commercial lease as a tenant: Some Key Points to Consider When Entering a Commercial Lease as a Tenant – Part One Some Key Points to Consider When Entering a Commercial Lease as a Tenant – Part...

As a law firm acting on new construction residential transactions we hear that plea for help from our clients all too often. The closing date is fast approaching and the Purchaser will have to come up with an amount equal to the GST/HST New Housing Rebate on closing in the event that the Purchaser either does not qualify f...

The equity of redemption is a foundational principle in mortgage law that protects the rights of borrowers i.e. the registered owners/mortgagors—by allowing them to retain ownership of the property upon repayment of their mortgage debt. When a borrower has defaulted, this right ensures that the borrower has an opportunit...