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- When banking credit is good and bad: how to avoid transaction reversals and shortfalls
Did you know that Payments Canada statistics indicate that 99% of all deposits in a bank account are credits and not good funds? The Canadian banking system works on trust and therefore provides an immediate credit that reflects the value of any funds being transferred or deposited. However, that cr … Read more »
- Impact of Statutory Accident Benefits Changes on Lawyers
As of July 1, 2026, Ontario’s accident benefits coverage is changing significantly, and some injured persons may have little or no accident benefits coverage even if they are not at fault. Certain accident benefits that were previously mandatory as part of the auto insurance policy will become opt … Read more »
- From Tarion: New Purchase Agreement Registration Requirement and Updated Warranty Info Sheet
Posted by Tarion on April 1, 2026 Tarion is taking action to address illegal activity and protect current and future new home purchasers. Announced in 2025 – and starting April 1, 2026 – freehold home purchasers will need to provide notice of their new home purchase to Tarion within 45 days of enter … Read more »
- New commissioners for taking affidavits by virtue of office
Regulatory changes have been made to include additional positions as commissioners for taking affidavits by virtue of office under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act (the Act). Effective March 1, 2026, the following positions are included in O. Reg. 386/12: Commissioners and other persons w … Read more »
- Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (O. Reg. 2/26 and O. Reg. 3/26)
From the Court Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General On January 6, 2026, two new regulations were filed to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194. First, Ontario Regulation 2/26 introduces restrictions on parties’ choice of court location and increases judici … Read more »