New rules under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act will require job postings to include salary details, AI use disclosures, and clear timelines for communicating with applicants, effective January 1, 2026.

This guide explains what to do if you receive a court summons, witness subpoena, appearance notice, or bench warrant in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada. Learn how to respond correctly, avoid legal consequences, and access official resources in your province or territory.

This deep dive into the Cost of Canadian Parliament explores how much taxpayers spend annually on MP salaries, operations, and infrastructure—even when Parliament isn't sitting. Learn how prorogation affects accountability, what MPs earn, and where billions in public funds are allocated.

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.

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 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.

The Canada Disability Benefit is a new federal income support launching in July 2025, providing up to $2,400 annually to working-age Canadians with disabilities. Established under the Canada Disability Benefit Act, it supplements existing supports. Eligibility depends on age, residency, and income, with applications handled through Service Canada.

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.