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power of attorney, capacity planning, ontario lawJuly 11, 2026

Ontario power of attorney witnessing and signing rules

A power of attorney can fail because the wrong person witnessed it. See how Ontario's signing rules protect capacity planning and where common mistakes arise.

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commercial leasing, tenant rights, real estate lawJuly 4, 2026

Commercial leases in Canada: tenant protections and gaps

Commercial tenants often expect residential-style safeguards. This guide shows where Canadian law leaves gaps, and why rent, renewal and default clauses carry the real protection.

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employment law, independent contractors, cra, worker classificationJuly 4, 2026

Employee or contractor? The Sagaz test in Canada

A contractor label can unravel once the CRA or a court applies Sagaz. See how control, tools, profit risk and integration shape tax, notice and liability in Canada.

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employment law, restrictive covenants, non-compete, ontarioJune 19, 2026

When non-compete clauses are enforceable in Canada

A signed non-compete is not always a binding one. This guide shows why Canadian courts distrust them, where Ontario bans them, and what narrower clauses can do.

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rental housing, privacy, human rights, tenant screeningJune 19, 2026

Rental application forms in Canada: what landlords can ask

A rental application can collect enough to assess rent and reliability without crossing privacy or human rights lines. This guide separates safe questions from risky ones.

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tenancy, residential leases, termination noticesJune 19, 2026

Notice to terminate tenancy rules across Canada

Tenancy notices are provincial, not federal. This guide explains how Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta rules differ, and why dates and forms matter.

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