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# Legal Conformity

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- [Self-Representing Clients in Court: A Comprehensive Guide](https://legalconformity.ca/self-representing-clients-in-court-a-comprehensive-guide/) - Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially for individuals who choose to represent themselves in court or before a tribunal. The right to self-represent is afforded to all individuals in Ontario. In fact, somewhere around 85% of legal proceedings involve self-represented litigants. However, it comes with both opportunities and challenges. This article explores the This article explores the essential reasons individuals choose to self-represent, the potential pitfalls, and tips for success.
- [Ontario Small Claims Court Explained - Statement of Claim](https://legalconformity.ca/ontario-small-claims-court-explained-statement-of-claim/) - Small Claims Courts are designed to be a relatively quick and easy way to seek justice in comparison to the otherwise cumbersome and costly civil court system. While there is debate on increasing the maximum to $100, 000 (Alberta recently raised the ceiling) presently Ontario limits claims to $35,000 and lower. You don’t require a The rules and procedures are more relaxed and accommodating for self-represented litigants who have chosen careers outside the legal profession.
- [Employment Contract Termination Clauses Gone Wrong](https://legalconformity.ca/employment-contract-termination-clauses/) - A recent ruling from the Ontario Court ruling should prompt a review of the language used in every employment contract termination clause. Background The plaintiff was initially hired by the Township of Ignace (the “Township”) in late 2021 before transitioning to a new position with the Township as a Youth Engagement Coordinator in 2022. In In the absence of an enforceable provision the plaintiff was entitled to be paid the balance of her contract.
- [When Is An Eviction Order Not An Eviction Order](https://legalconformity.ca/when-is-an-eviction-order-not-an-eviction-order/) - Tenants in Ontario can only be evicted from a rental property after the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) issues an eviction order. Getting that order can be a long-drawn-out process that for the fortunate ones only lasts months. Often hoping to expedite the process, parties can hash out arrangements by mediated agreements to cure whatever A clause can be added to any mediated or consent orders that if a tenant breaches one of the terms of the agreement, [the landlord] can file for the tenant’s eviction without notice to the tenant.
- [An Appeal Automatically Stays Eviction Orders – What If You’re Already Evicted](https://legalconformity.ca/an-appeal-automatically-stays-eviction-orders-what-if-youre-already-evicted/) - 🔊 Click to listen to this article The Residential Tenancy Act balances the interests of landlords and tenants. It provides substantial security of tenure for tenants – at the expense of the landlord’s common law right to control the use of their property. This security of tenure continues until the tenant gives up the tenancy The Residential Tenancy Act does not protect the landlord/tenant relationship, but rather the tenant’s interest in the rented unit. Once that interest has been extinguished, there is no jurisdiction to order that the tenant be granted an interest in a different rental unit.
- [Judicial Council Statement of Principles on Self-Represented Litigants and Accused Persons](https://legalconformity.ca/canadian-judicial-council-statement-of-principles-on-self-represented-litigants-and-accused-persons/) - In the fall of 2006, the Canadian Judicial Council issued a Statement of Principles on Self-represented Litigants and Accused Persons The statement follows below but a few key takeaways for self-representing, or what could be more accurately characterized as, self-presenting litigants. You are responsible for familiarizing the relevant legal practices and procedures as well as
- [Vaccine Exemptions for Students in Ontario](https://legalconformity.ca/vaccine-exemptions-for-students-in-ontario/) - “Statement of conscience or religious belief” means a statement by affidavit in the prescribed form by a parent of the person named in the statement that immunization conflicts with the sincerely held convictions of the parent based on the parent’s religion or conscience; “statement of medical exemption” means a statement in the prescribed form signed
- [Canada Adopts Apostille Convention - Authenticating Documents Made Easier](https://legalconformity.ca/canada-adopts-apostille-convention-authenticating-documents-made-easier/) - Apostille Apostilles will positively impact individuals and organizations required to authenticate documents as more than 120 countries are signatories to the Convention
- [Defending Yourself Against Strict Liability Offences](https://legalconformity.ca/defending-against-strict-liability-offences/) - Statutes provide clues - must be acquitted for showing due diligence, not negligent, or a third party defence - prohibited conduct due to acts of a third party.
- [Authentication and Legalization is the Canadian Version of Apostille Certificates](https://legalconformity.ca/authentication-and-legalization-is-the-canadian-version-of-apostille-certificates/) - As Canada is not a part of the Hague convention, apostilles are not done here. Instead, Canada does a similar process called Authentication & Legalization. It is essentially the same, is similarly recognized, and satisfies the requirement of an Apostille. Apostilles are often required for documents used in a foreign country ie registering or providing
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- [Sapling Subscription Packages](https://legalconformity.ca/sapling-subscription-package/) - Sapling Packages $500/monthly* The Sapling Package is designed to give confidence of exercising due diligence while allowing flexibility to grow without breaking the bank. Having accessible legal advice allows questions/concerns to be openly addressed. Discussions and advice via telephone/signal and email. Ongoing areas of review will depend on the nature and needs of the individual
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