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Ontario summers bring families, tourists, and local communities to public beaches, splash pads, swimming areas, water parks, municipal pools, and waterfront attractions. While these spaces are associated with recreation and relaxation, they can also present injury risks when safety issues are overlo … Read more »

Buying an existing business often involves more than reviewing a purchase price and signing a share purchase agreement. Purchasers may rely on financial statements, representations, warranties, customer relationships, employee continuity, and assumptions about how the business will perform after clo … Read more »

Summer often brings amusement parks, midway rides, travelling carnivals, fairs, festivals, and community events in Ottawa and across Ontario. For many families, these attractions are a seasonal highlight. However, amusement parks and carnivals can also involve safety risks. Faulty restraints, sudden … Read more »

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Voluntary Disclosures Program, often called the VDP, has long offered taxpayers a way to correct past tax errors or omissions before the CRA discovers them through audit, investigation, or other compliance activity. As of October 1, 2025, the CRA introduced significant … Read more »

When a person disagrees with a decision about Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, the next steps can feel confusing and time-sensitive. The Social Benefits Tribunal is the independent body that hears many appeals about social assistance decisions in Ontario. This FAQ answers com … Read more »