Registering your business is probably one of the biggest considerations that you will have to make. A series of factors go into play when making your decision including the scale of which you’d like to operate your business. If you opt to incorporate your business, the next choice you have to make is whether you’d like to incorporate it federally…
Part 2 As mentioned in our most recent post, this article will be exploring the advantages and disadvantages of opting to use a limited corporation when forming a business. Again, the purpose is to give you a brief overview of your options so that you can make the best decision for your business goals. What is a Limited Liability Corporation?…
Part 1 When starting a business, many individuals encounter the same issue: whether to use a limited partnership or a limited liability corporation. Each structure has its own pros and cons which will be explored so that you can make more informed decisions moving forward. This topic will be spread out over two posts. This post will be covering the…
Regardless of whether you’re an employee or employer, the coronavirus pandemic brings with it plenty of uncertainty, especially when it comes to employment. One of the most common problems right now is that employers are needing to reduce their workforce. This is due to various market pressures and for the safety of their communities. So, what does this mean for…
COVID-19 brings with it a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. In addition, the nature of the pandemic has changed the way that separation or divorce can be handled. Some may ask questions akin to the following: How can I meet with a lawyer for when I’m social distancing and offices are closed? Can I still create and implement my separation…
COVID-19 has had and continues to severely impact the Canadian economy. Many employers are now implementing, or at least considering, temporary layoffs because of the voluntary or forced operational shutdowns. Below you’ll find some key information regarding temporary layoffs in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. What is a Temporary Layoff? In general, layoffs refer to a period of time where…
Many already know that wearing a seatbelt is the law, but what exactly happens if you and/or your passengers don’t? Understanding the law and the possible ramifications of failing to wear a seatbelt may make you think again about not buckling up for that 5 minute drive. Not wearing a seatbelt cannot only hurt you physically, but it can take…
Ever wonder about the rules and regulations surrounding recreational cannabis legalization and border crossing? A general rule of thumb is that taking cannabis across the border, whether entering or exiting Canada, is illegal. Read more to learn about the specifics pertaining to border crossing regulations. Entering Canada Despite its legalization in Canada, pre-existing cannabis border rules have not changed. Any…
Bill C-46 criminalizes marijuana-impaired driving. As mentioned in previous posts, using cannabis prior to driving will leave you facing significant and expensive penalties. Being in a parked car or pulling over prior to consumption does not negate this effect. Additionally, amendments have been made to the Motor Vehicle Act in an attempt to lessen the amount of drug-impaired drivers. These…
Limitation periods are often difficult to deal with and even more so if they are missed. Consequences could even be devastating. For traffic tickets in British Columbia, you are able to dispute them if you believe that it was issued unfairly, want to reduce the fine, or delay the payment. However, these disputes must be done within: 30 days of…