Law isn’t something most people think about when planting seeds or planning a garden. Soil, sun, and the promised bounty of a late summer harvest aren’t often associated with incorporations, contracts, and municipal bylaws. While passion, community support, and hard work are the seeds and soil of … [Read more...]
The land gives us more than food, but can the law give back?
Conservation: The supervision, management, and maintenance of natural resources. (Black’s Law Dictionary)The responsible preservation, management and care of our land and of our natural and cultural resources. (Alberta Land Use Framework)A state of harmony between men and land. (Aldo … [Read more...]
Food Safety in Canada – A Balancing Act?
Many of the food-related policies and the information that we rely upon as consumers have come about through the work of the Food Directorate and the CFIA. In 1967, Pierre Trudeau famously stated that the Canadian government has no place in the bedrooms of the nation. What he didn’t comment upon … [Read more...]
Do Canadians Have a Right to Adequate Food?
Individual Canadians generously contribute to food banks. What about the state’s obligation? Do Canadian governments (federal, provincial, municipal) have any legal obligations to address food insecurity? It may come as a surprise, but in Canada we have significant numbers of people who suffer … [Read more...]
Vol 36-4 | Mar-Apr 2012
Table of Contents Feature: Wills and EstatesSpecial Report: Freedom of ConscienceDepartmentsColumns Featured Articles: Wills and Estates Writing your will and planning your estate don’t necessarily have to be gloomy affairs. It can be life-affirming to plan ahead for those you love. The Top Ten … [Read more...]
Vol 36-3 | Jan-Feb 2012
Table of Contents Feature: Charity LawSpecial Report: The Law and SportsDepartmentsColumns Featured Articles: Charity Law Canadians don’t just donate money to charities, they also create, oversee and staff them. These folks, especially those who run smaller charities, could use some help … [Read more...]
36-2 | Nov-Dec 2011
Table of Contents Featured Articles: Older Criminal LawsSpecial Report: Aboriginal LawDepartmentsColumns Featured Articles: Older Criminal Laws: Valuable or Vintage? Canada’s Criminal Code was first enacted in 1892, but some of its provisions have their origins in much earlier times. Some are … [Read more...]
Five Things Every Tenant Should Know
So you’ve found a nice place to rent and you’re excited about moving into your new home? There are some common things that every tenant should do in order to make sure that the renting process flows smoothly. 1. You should have a written lease. You should always have a written lease with your … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 5)
Mistake #5: Not Getting a Lawyer for your Business As the owner of a business, you would likely never try to do all of your own accounting, computer support, and cleaning – you would probably hire someone. After all, you are there to run the business part of your endeavour – that is what you … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 2)
Mistake #2: Not Having an Operating Agreement (Partnerships and Corporations) An “Operating Agreement” is a contract between the founders of the business. This includes people involved in the management, people who provide capital, and people who do both. This agreement sets out operative issues … [Read more...]
