Sayed Kashua wrote his novel, Second Person Singular, as an Arab-Israeli. He has since sadly reflected on his need to leave Israel for the US, after years of trying to find a place for himself in a society that treated him and other Palestinians as second-class participants in a country dominated … [Read more...]
Greater Electoral Access for the Homeless
Much more needs to be done to ensure that homeless people are encouraged to vote and given equal opportunity to do so.Do homeless people vote? Although they are citizens of Canada, the political participation of homeless people has rarely been considered. The health of our democracy should be … [Read more...]
When the Entrepreneur and Tax Man Meet
Starting a business can be exciting, but also incredibly nerve-wracking. While tax considerations are often a low priority, some commonly overlooked issues can cause significant headaches. Below we discuss some key general considerations. Specific advice from a tax professional is … [Read more...]
Steps to Starting a Business in Alberta
The information below is not legal advice and different steps or requirements may be necessary according to your specific situation. It is highly recommended that you speak with a lawyer if you are thinking about or are starting a business.STEP 1: CHOOSE A FORM OF BUSINESSThe first step … [Read more...]
Criminal Court Haters, Take Note: What the #believethevictims Movement Fails to Recognize
No one condones sexual violence, harassment, assault or anything of that nature against women, or anyone else. Not the Judges, Courts, or Defence Lawyers. However, the sharp and profound movement that villanizes any participant of the criminal justice system that is involved in the acquittal of an … [Read more...]
10 Common Mistakes When Launching a New Business
Launching a new business for the first time is not always easy. There many factors to take into consideration - whether financing, marketing, customer acquisition or dealing with legal issues. Many new businesses place legal concerns on the back burner due to costs and time constraints. They … [Read more...]
42-4: Law for Entrepreneurs
Volume 42-4 Mar/Apr 2018Full PDF of this issue Table of ContentsFeatured Articles: Law for EntrepreneursSpecial Report: Poverty and HomelessnessDepartmentsColumns Tips to grow your new million dollar idea into a thriving business.Featured … [Read more...]
Time for Tax Reform?
Following the release of the Department of Finance’s private corporation tax proposals on July 18, 2017, which was far more controversial than the government anticipated, over 21,000 letters containing comments, criticisms and suggestions were sent to Finance. A common theme contained in many of … [Read more...]
The Youth Criminal Justice Act: An Overview
Young persons who commit crimes must be held accountable, but in Canada (as in most other western democracies), because of their age, we approach “youth crime” differently than how we approach crimes committed by adults. In keeping with international standards and scientific understanding, young … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 42-3
Privacy of Text MessagesIn a split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that text messages are protected against unreasonable search or seizure under the Charter. If a person has a subjective reasonable belief that a text message they send to another person will remain private, then … [Read more...]
