Canada’s Pension Plans

Canada’s Pension Plans The Canada Pension Plan Act was established in 1965 to ensure that all Canadians would be protected in their elder years, and allow them to have a high quality of life despite the loss of a regular income. All Canadians who have ever paid into...

Emotional Distress – How is it Defined?

Emotional Distress – How is it Defined? Emotional Distress – How is it Defined? When people are making the decision to sue for damages in an insurance claim, they often think in terms of the tangible: physical injuries, number of days off work, cost of car repairs,...

Delayed Effects of Injuries

Delayed Effects of Injuries Consider this scenario: After some sort of accident or trauma, you have your minor cuts, bruises, and other injuries which are treated. Perhaps you even seek out benefits or remedies from your insurance company, or an at-fault individual or...

Ontario Human Rights Code Explained

Ontario Human Rights Code Explained Ontario Human Rights Codes – Provincial counterpart to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms In 1962, Ontario formalized the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Code serves to ensure that the basic human rights of all Ontarians,...