Kelly Santini’s Shawn O’Connor represented a film producer in a personal injury action brought by an actor in the film who suffered a dog bite on the film set during filming. After a two-day hearing before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Tribunal we were successful in obtaining a declaration that…
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Not Just Provincial: Adjudications Extending to Federal Projects
The Ontario Construction Act (the “Ontario Act”) introduced construction adjudications in late 2019. Since then, there has been an increasing uptake of adjudications in Ottawa, and across Ontario. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of construction adjudications commenced in Ontario more than doubled, with 269 adjudications being commenced in 2023,…
Ontario Introduces Seven-Day Cooling Off Period for New Home Buyers
On May 27th, 2024, new provisions of the Ontario government’s Homeowner Protection Act came into force, bringing significant changes to the residential real estate market. Whether you’re a real estate agent or a new home buyer or seller, understanding these changes is crucial for navigating the current landscape. Let’s break…
Yes, Millennials, You Need a Will Too
Many millennials may not yet see the urgency in estate planning, believing it’s only for older or wealthier generations. However, with millennials poised to inherit over $1 trillion from Baby Boomer parents by 2026, the largest wealth transfer in Canadian history, having a Will is not just wise—it’s essential. Here’s…
Top 10 Reasons Why Estate Planning is Essential for Ontarians
The one question that estate planning lawyers receive from clients and prospective clients most often is, “Why do I need a Will?” While this is a complex question, there are many compelling reasons why everyone should have a Will. Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial and personal planning…
Proposed Changes to Capital Gain Inclusion Rates: Impacts on Individuals, Businesses, and Trusts
The Canadian federal government has proposed a significant change to the capital gain inclusion rate, impacting individuals, businesses, and trusts. This proposed change, included in the Federal budget, suggests an increase in the inclusion rate from 50% to 67% for individuals earning more than $250,000 in capital gains annually, as…
Shared Home Ownership in Ontario: A Viable Path for Diverse Ownership Structures
In recent years, the concept of shared home ownership has gained traction across Ontario as an innovative solution to the challenges of the real estate market. Across Canada, 6% of homeowners co-own a property with someone other than their spouse. This ownership model offers individuals the opportunity to co-own property,…
Kelly Santini Secures Exclusion of Prejudiced Expert Reports
In the case of Simmermon v. Djoudad et al., Kelly Santini’s Danesh Rana successfully assisted his clients in getting the court to strike opposing expert reports from the record. The court ruled that the evidence presented by the opposing expert was highly prejudicial, as the expert had been granted access…