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16 Canadian-Owned Gas Stations: (Buy Canadian)

Supporting Canadian-Owned Gas Stations:  Fueling Local Businesses As Canadians, we have a unique opportunity to support local businesses by choosing Canadian-owned gas stations. Not only does this help boost our economy, but it also ensures that our hard-earned money stays within our communities. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top Canadian-owned gas companies that you can patronize.

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Canadian Products

Big Difference: Made in Canada vs. Product of Canada

Product of Canada vs. Made in Canada – What’s the Difference “Made in Canada” means at least 51% of the product’s direct production costs are from Canada, and the final transformation must occur in Canada. “Product of Canada” means at least 98% of the product’s direct production costs are from Canada, including raw materials, labor, manufacturing, and processing. Both ‘Made

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Criminal Law, My Rights, Ontario, Police

How to Make a Complaint About the Police in Ontario

Part 1 describes the process for making an informal, or unofficial complaint at a local police station. This process, called “Local Resolution”, is most appropriate for minor complaints. Part 2 describes the process for making a formal, official complaint through the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD). This process is appropriate for more serious complaints, or for complaints

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Coronavirus, Lawsuits, News, Ontario, Small Claims Court

Covid-19 Update: Small Claims Courts in Ontario Suspended Until November 2, 2020

SMALL CLAIMS COURTS IN ONTARIO CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER When Will Small Claims Court Reopen in Ontario? On July 10, 2020, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco ordered that operations of the Small Claims Courts in Ontario will continue to be suspended until November 2, 2020 or to another date as determined by the court. It may be possible

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Coronavirus, Lawsuits, News, Ontario

Covid-19 Update August 2020: More In-Court Hearings Resume at the Ontario Superior Court

Update on Court Re-openings across Ontario Which Courts are Reopening and When? In July, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice started hearing some in-court hearings in some court locations. More courtrooms are reopening across the province on an ongoing basis. It is important to contact the court in your location to clarify which hearings are proceeding in person (in

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Coronavirus, Lawsuits, News, Ontario, Small Claims Court

Health and Safety Precautions at Ontario Courthouses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus Update: Health and Safety Precautions at Ontario Courthouses In July, courtrooms across Ontario started hearing in-person proceedings. Courtrooms are reopening in phases, as the necessary health and safety precautions are put in place to protect people entering the courthouse. To limit the number of people entering the courthouse to submit their paperwork at the Registrar’s counter, people are encouraged,

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Child & Spousal Support, Coronavirus, Family Law, Ontario

I Lost My Job Because of Covid-19 – Can I Stop Paying Child and Spousal Support?

Spousal Support and Child Support During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Support Obligations: In Ontario, if there is a court order requiring you to pay child or spousal support, you cannot stop paying support, even if you have lost your job. Regardless of Covid-19, the court expects a support payor to continue to pay support until and unless they get a

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Criminal Law, My Rights, Ontario, Police

What are My Rights if the Police Stop Me While I’m Driving in Ontario?

Pulled Over or Stopped By Cops in Ontario: While you’re driving in Ontario, Canada, the police can stop you, or pull you over, in two situations: If they are investigating a traffic law; or If they have reasons to believe you have committed a criminal offence. Traffic Laws the Police Can Stop You For: The police can stop you, or

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