Trafffic Tickets and Winter Driving
As we enjoy the beautiful snow outside, it is important to remember basic driving safety. Many of us Canadians, especially from big cities like to comment that the minute it snows people forget how to drive. Accidents go way up. The other side to this is tickets,...
Mediation and A.D.R.
Mediation is the second type of alternative dispute resolution. Alternative Dispute Resolution or A.D.R. (ADR) is a term used to refer to alternative ways to resolve conflict outside of court. The first type of ADR is Negotiation. Negotiation is the term used for two...
How to spot a scam
This week’s blog post is on scams. I have seen many Small Claims Cases based on scams. As a paralegal practicing in Small Claims and an individual I have learned professionally and unfortunately personally as well quiet a bit about scam artists, that I will share with...
What’s the Difference between a Commissioner and a Notary?
A commissioner for taking affidavits (also called a Commissioner of Oaths) only has authority to administer oaths and take affidavits. A notary public has much broader authority. A notary public can “notarize” copies of documents (verify as a true copy). In Ontario,...