A Lindsay, Ontario homeowner has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly injuring an intruder during a break-in. Police say the resident confronted the man inside his home, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the intruder. Both individuals now face multiple charges. Canadian law permits self-defence, but only if the force used is reasonable and necessary under the circumstances.

Assault in Canada can arise from common situations such as bar fights or parking lot disputes. The law defines assault broadly, covering not only physical attacks but also threats and unwanted force. Consequences include arrest, criminal charges, possible jail time, a lasting criminal record, and even civil lawsuits for damages. Understanding how police, courts, and victim services respond is essential for anyone affected.

Getting a speeding ticket in Ontario can mean more than paying a fine. Demerit points, higher insurance rates, and a conviction on your driving record may follow. Drivers have options: pay the ticket, request an early resolution meeting, or fight the charge in court. Understanding the process, your right to disclosure, and how trials work helps you make an informed choice after receiving a ticket.

As of October 1, 2025, Ontario’s Small Claims Court monetary cap will increase from $35,000 to $50,000, and the appeal threshold will rise from $3,500 to $5,000 under Ontario Regulation 42/25. This change allows more disputes to be resolved in Small Claims Court, offering a simpler, faster, and more affordable process compared to the higher-cost Superior Court of Justice.

In 2024, Canada introduced major employment standards reforms, including the federal right to disconnect, Ontario’s pay transparency and sick leave changes, and new electronic monitoring rules. Updates to workplace harassment laws and a ban on replacement workers during strikes aim to strengthen protections. These changes reflect evolving workplace norms and a focus on transparency and employee rights.

Ontario is implementing a phased plan to reach $10-a-day child care by March 2026 through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system. With a fee cap of $22/day in place as of January 2025, the province is progressing through key affordability and access milestones while addressing workforce and capacity challenges.

In Souris, PEI, a bylaw prohibits snowmen taller than 30 inches—an unusual rule aimed at keeping sidewalks safe and roads clear during snowy winters.

Explore Section 33 of Canada’s Charter—what the notwithstanding clause means, how it works, and its impact on rights and legislation across provinces.

In January 2025, Ontario introduced a $22-per-day fee cap for licensed child care providers in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. This measure is part of a national plan to lower child care costs to an average of $10 per day by 2026. The cap applies to children under six in enrolled centres, with no income testing required. Providers in the program receive public funding and must meet compliance standards under Ontario’s child care laws and federal

In February 2024, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-63 , known as the Online Harms Act , to establish a legal framework for...

Explore the origins of Canadian law through the lens of Indigenous legal traditions and colonial legal systems. This article examines how Indigenous nations governed through oral laws and kinship-based justice before French and British settlers introduced European legal frameworks. Learn how these systems conflicted, the impact on Indigenous governance, and the growing movement to restore legal pluralism in Canada.