Rethinking justice for survivors of sexual violence
Last week, the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime released a significant new report, “Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Systemic Investigation”. The report casts a critical light on how Canada’s criminal justice system responds to survivo…
View the post titled Rethinking justice for survivors of sexual violenceOzempic, a diabetes drug linked to gastrointestinal issues and vision loss, approved to treat kidney issues
Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has been the subject of multiple regulatory investigations due to its potential to expose users to serious health risks (including gastrointestinal issues and vision loss), has been approved to treat a new type of chronic health condition: kidney decline. Ozempi…
View the post titled Ozempic, a diabetes drug linked to gastrointestinal issues and vision loss, approved to treat kidney issuesTake me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liability
Attending a sporting event is supposed to be fun. But what happens if you’re injured by a foul ball or a hockey puck while sitting in the stands? What if you are injured in some other manner while at a sporting event? Can you make a claim for your injuries? Understanding liability at spor…
View the post titled Take me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liabilityBrain Cancer Awareness Day
Friday, October 24th, 2025, is Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. Globally, Brain Tumour Awareness Week occurs during October 25th – November 1st, 2025. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates1 that 3,300 Canadians, including 1,400 women, will be diagnosed with brain and spinal cord cancer …
View the post titled Brain Cancer Awareness DayUnveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patients
When Shirley had a central venous catheter (CVC) implanted to provide easier access to her veins for the treatment of a chronic health condition, she never expected that a medical device that was designed to ease her discomfort would cause serious health complications. “I have been diagnosed…
View the post titled Unveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patientsGhosts, ghouls, and the duty to disclose
Imagine: you believe your house is haunted and you are ready to move. The question is, do you have to tell the buyers? A haunted house is often considered a “stigmatized property” — a property that has non-physical issues or features that may affect its marketability. In Ontario, real …
View the post titled Ghosts, ghouls, and the duty to discloseMy child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?
Kids are more online than ever before, spending increasing amounts of time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. What used to be a way to conduct research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of l…
View the post titled My child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, Ontario
Cooling towers contaminated with Legionella bacteria found at Sofina Foods Ltd., a meat processing plant in London, Ontario have been linked to multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease during the summers of 2024 and 2025. An investigation by the Middlesex-London Health Unit revealed that…
View the post titled Contaminated cooling towers cause multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in London, OntarioTort of human trafficking in Ontario
July 30 marks World Day Against Human Trafficking, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness and promote the protection of victims of human trafficking. Since then, I have been reflecting on this often misunderstood topic as it relates to Canadians, and espe…
View the post titled Tort of human trafficking in OntarioSettling statutory accident benefits claims: What you need to know
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Ontario, you may be receiving Statutory Accident Benefits (“SABS”). These are benefits that help you pay for things like treatment, lost income, and support while you recover. You can receive these benefits even if you are at fault for the accid…
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