A patent is issued to the first applicant to file a patent application with an enabling description that fully supports the claimed invention.Canada has a 12-month grace period for prior public disclosures derived from the inventors, based on the Canadian filing date. The 12-month grace period provides the opportunity to file a patent application in Canada&nbsp;within 12 months of the applicant disclosing the invention to the public. The Canadian filing date of a PCT application that enters the national phase in Canada is deemed to be the "international filing date".

How soon should the inventor of a patentable technology file an application, especially in cases when new invention becomes known to the general public? 

A patent is issued to the first applicant to file a patent application with an enabling description that fully supports the claimed invention. Canada has a 12-month grace period for prior public disclosures derived from the inventors, based on the Canadian filing date. The 12-month grace period provides the opportunity to file a patent application in Canada&nbsp;within 12 months of the applicant disclosing the invention to the public. The Canadian filing date of a PCT application that enters the national phase in Canada is deemed to be the "international filing date".

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Do I have to incorporate my non-profit organization, operating in Ontario?

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Can I buy a property in Vancouver, if I’m on the temporary working visa?

Do I need a zoning permit for roof renovation at my cottage home in Muskoka ?

Can I work if my work visa expired and I received PR invitation and applied? I have also applied for bridge work permit but still did not receive it. What documents can I provide to HR department to prove my eligibility?

What are the laws about having to pay legal fees for the other party in a divorce case? I was told that the winner of a case can force their fees to be paid by the other party? I question how it's determined who won.

I got into an accident and got a ticket from a police officer with an act no 148(5). I just want to know how it would affect my driver's license and my auto insurance. Can you please advise me on how to find out?

Can a Declaration of Trust be revoked by the signee, and if not, what happens if the Signee refuses to adhere?

How can a Power of attorney be challenged?

Someone owes me money but it's a small amount ($140). It would be too expensive for me to take this to court but I need to know what I can do legally to get my money back. What are my options?

I am inquiring about registering a lien on a piece of equipment I had loaned money to someone to purchase. I read the phrase below on the Alberta services website and would like an interpretation before proceeding. 

"You must ensure there are sufficient grounds for registration and that the registration is made in good faith. A failure to comply with this obligation could lead to a claim by any person suffering damages as a result of the registration."

My wife and her family are considering helping my sister-in-law to leave her spouse with her children, due to some concerns about their safety. The intention is for them to leave Quebec and move in with us in Ontario. What are some of the legal considerations pertaining to leaving her spouse, and moving to a different province with her children? 

Can a step-parent take care of the child, while the real parent is deployed in the military?

I'm owed a large sum of money ($17,000). A person that owes money agreed to a payment plan. What contract form can we draw up and sign, in order to legally bind the repayment agreement?

I am a Canadian that has been living outside of Canada since 2012. I am currently based in Spain where I am working and pay taxes. I am hoping to become self-employed and was really looking to get some legal advice on whether I can be self-employed in Canada while living in Spain. And at the same time, could I be working part-time here in Spain too?

After we got evicted, the property manager took our cats and re-homed them. Is it legal? Can this be reversed?

I hired an old friend to do some branding and design work for me, but the work was never delivered. He had continued to promise that he will deliver the work but never did to this day. I initiated a PayPal dispute case in order to request a refund. I soon found out that he was going through some personal loss and grieving so I closed the case and advised him I have done so. In response, he is now threatening to sue for defamation. I'm curious if his legal action would have any legitimate grounds and would be enforcible in this case? 

My brother is involved with a woman who is a refugee from Romania, in Canada for another 2 years, she is telling him she will take care of him for the rest of his life, she's also married now and seeking a divorce. The refugee is 23, my brother is 68 and not in good health. I believe she is scamming him to become a Canadian Citizen. What can I do to prevent that from happening?

I received an IP complaint request from a company in India this morning. 

The company is stating that our name is too similar to theirs, and that both businesses operate in the same industry, while their entity existed since 1995. 

The letter accuses us of registering the domain in bad faith, trying to steal their business.

I believe this is a very weak argument, and a valid counter-argument can be made against them, however, I'm not sure how to approach this issue.

What are some of the options available to me?

How does the tax work if you sell a house in Ontario? Can you parlay the money into another property before the tax takes effect?

What are the effects of having a restraining order filed against you, especially in terms of employment?

Can I work (using Post Graduate Work Permit) and study at the same time?

I am coming to Manitoba, Canada for short term studies at a university, using a visitor's visa. Later, I'd like to apply for, and stay as, either a student or a worker, while I'm still on a visitor visa, residing in Canada. Would it be possible to apply for a different visa, without leaving the country?

How can I obtain a police report, while residing outside of Canada?

I'm required to do so, for immigration purposes, and need to know if there are any outstanding warrants.


Should I mention about my brother-in-law, who's residing in Canada, in my immigration application, in the section inquiring about my relatives?

In my previous relationship, I co-signed my name on a car loan. I am no longer in that relationship, but when I asked my ex-partner to have me removed, they refused. I found out that the other person doesn’t have a job anymore, and I do not want to make payments on the car I don't own, or have my credit history ruined. How can I get out of this obligation?

I took a ride back with LYFT over the weekend and the vehicle got damaged by me unintentionally. The damage caused was not my fault at all. How it happened was, when I was getting off, I took off my seatbelt and shut the door. As soon as I shut it, I noticed that the seatbelt was in the way. The seatbelt did not slide back up to its place like it should. It is not my fault that his seatbelt doesn’t slide back up itself and I was not given a heads up about it. It is also not my responsibility to poke my head back into the car to check if the seatbelt is back in its place. It is also a safety hazard if the seatbelt is loose in a vehicle.

I am a university student and I would like to get my money back somehow. How can I proceed?

I am looking to buy an online company that is currently based in Dubi, I am a Canadian but my business partner lives in Dubi. I know the tax laws are much more favorable in Dubi, but I would still like to have the asset in my name. Is there any type of workaround I can achieve that would give me full ownership of the asset, but also allow me the tax rate in Dubi?

Is there any legislation regarding the fencing of a property?

St. Andrews council believes they cannot pass a bylaw without the approval of the Provincial Government in Fredericton. Is that true?

Can a city council pass a bylaw without the approval of the provincial government?

I have a settlement conference with my ex-wife and am unable to afford a lawyer financially as I am currently between jobs. At this time I am starting the bankruptcy process and am not eligible for legal aid. The lawyer that I had, have released me as her client as I am unable to pay her. So I am without a lawyer and in desperate need of legal representation for my divorce and child custody issues. What are some of the resources that might be available to me at this point?

What can I do if I can't afford a lawyer for divorce settlement and child custody issues?

Before visiting a lawyer, I would like to know if it's possible for me to get my 15-year-old son's custody back.
At this moment, Child and Family Services Alberta is my son's legal guardian because he has anger issues and I chose an abandonment in order to protect my other child. However, I really regret it now. I would like to let my son come home.
He lives in a group home for teens in a different city and he runs away because he doesn't like a place where he stays. He says he is isolated and lonely because he has no friends there. Police called me today and said my son is missing. I'm very worried because I'm still not sure if they found him or not. CFSA never contacts me.
I have recognized that I shouldn't choose an abandonment. I think I betrayed him.
Is it too late for me to get custody back?
I was told by CFSA that I can get it back until he becomes 18. Is there any other good way to let him come back home without bothering social workers?

Can I get back custody over my child after exercising abandonment? 

My parents have both passed away, my father just five months ago. His Will specifies that their house be sold and the money be divided evenly between the 5 children. One of the siblings wants to purchase the house. Is there a time limit for him (who's also the executor) to have this done (purchase)?

How much time does the executor of a will have to sell a property specified in a will?

My wife and I have been the members at a private golf course in Ontario for 9 years. Earlier this summer I had an altercation with another member in the Club House after a game of golf. I was suspended for a week and later expelled for the rest of the season on July 20th, due to breaching the Code of Conduct rules the club has established. I had paid my full annual dues of $3700 and previously had paid our initiation of $5400.I was not offered any return of the annual dues or any part of my initiation when I was expelled. Do I have any recourse with the club over paid dues and them expelling me?

Am I entitled to a refund, after being expelled from a Golf Course for violating the Code of Conduct?

I rent a condo. When I moved in, my landlord did not inform me that I would also be dealing with a "Board of Directors". The building I am in allows pets, or they did until 2013. We acquired a cat before 2013, however we did not know it had to be approved by the board. Now they want me to "get rid of" the cat. I was told they only had to give me 14-16 days' notice to vacate the residence, if we don't get rid of the cat. How do I extend that amount of time to 30 or 60 days so that I can a) find a suitable place to live and b) save enough money to actually move

How can I extend an allowed period to vacate condo property from 15 days to 60 days, in order to find a proper new residency?

Because of draw against the commission, I owe $4,000 to the company I work for. My working condition is horrible, and I don't see it improving. My boss told me that my job is on the line. If I get a new job and leave, will I be forced to repay the $4,000? Is it better to leave or get fired. Can they ask for the money if they fire me?

Do I have to repay draw against commission amount if I leave the company, or get fired?

If I am the director of an incorporated company that owns a building and the company is also the landlord can any legal cases be brought against me personally from the landlord and tenant board and also normal courts?
If so, how do I set up my company so I cannot be liable for anything personally (to protect my personal assets) but still control the company?

How can I separate my personal assets from my real estate company where I'm a director, in case of any legal liability?

My wife and I have been married for 45+ years, we are both retired and my wife insists that I have to give her half of my pension each month. I tell her that we are married and therefore I do not have to give her half my pension. Who is right in this case?

Should I give my wife half of my pension, if we are both retired?

I have co-authored a book and used a pseudo name for the book. I realized that my real information should have been given so I went online to make the changes. Instead and without knowing it, I created a second copyright. I have contacted Canadian Intellectual Property Office and asked for a correction, explaining this. CIPO refused it saying it is not a clerical error. However, there is already another copyright using the exact same name. I understand correcting this will take a court order - an expense I can ill afford. What can I do to make this change?

How can I change the copyright owner of my book, without filing a court order?

Can I take legal action against a person who steals my mail?

How can I enforce an insurance payment for an accident that occurred during a vacation overseas? 

I am apart of an eSports organization called "5 Below". There is also an American store called "Five Below". We were wondering if this would be an issue in regards to the copyright?

Can naming our eSports organization similar to a retail store result in copyright issues?

In my example, CPA Ontario, a self-regulated body with an educational program recently re-assessed my work experience, after it was previously approved two years ago. The organization said it reserves the right to re-assess work experience before the accounting designation is granted. I am assuming this is a disclaimer.

Does a disclaimer either 'void' or 'trump' "due care?"

I'm looking to create a shareholder agreement with my business partner and a letter stating our responsibilities and expectations as business partners.
I have 80% shares, she has 20% shares. I put in all the money for the start-up of my business, and we've worked 9 months on this business and will be launching the product soon. I need to keep this as clean, simple, and cheap as possible. Is there any resource that might offer 30min free consultation and affordable rates to go about this request?

Where can I find an affordable resource to help me draft a shareholder agreement?

I am going into the Separation Agreement and probably a divorce with my husband.

We jointly own a house and a mortgage in Ontario. He's been living in Colombia for 10 years, and I've been living in Canada.

I have no idea what should be done about the process of separation. Can it be done in Colombia? Or it has to be done here in Canada, because of the property?

Which government office can give me all the information regarding this issue?

Where should the process of separation take place?

Which province is more interesting from a taxes and business environment perspective for registration a business entity (IT industry)?

What's the process of applying and getting SR&ED grant in Canada?

As part of our financing strategy, we are looking at the possibility of an ITO/ICO. One of the pre-requisites, at least in the U.S., is to be able to pass a certain 'Howey Test'. I'm unclear about what that means, but since our issue will be offered virtually, to investors residing in various jurisdictions, we want to ensure we meet all the requirements (including the Howey Test, if needed). 

What is the Howey Test, and does my company need to worry about it, if we're planning on doing an ICO in Ontario, Canada?

We are developing our technology in Canada. Our plan is to market and sell our product in the European Union (EU), and to Canadian companies doing business in the EU. I'm unclear on the impact SR&D would have, on the defensibility of our IP, especially pertaining to doing business internationally.

How does applying for SR&D grant affect the defensibility of our technology? 

We are looking for VC/Angels that are willing to work with us on our terms, and we would like to know what is involved in the agreement when negotiating the terms of the deal. I'm unwilling to give up any ownership in the company for investment. What document can we use to protect our interests during the negotiation. 

What document can my business use, when negotiating with VCs or Angels, to define the number of votes and shares being sold, while raising the round of funding?

After my refusal at the U.S. border, I decided to illegally enter the US for the vacation I planned. I wasn't too worried, knowing that the American police doesn't share their files with their border control. 2 days ago, the police were running my ID, and told me I had an immigration warrant in Canada. This must have been recent, because the previous ID checks didn't turn up anything.
What does this implies?
Im thinking of changing my plans and crossing the border back in, to make sure I at least don't get charged with the smuggling intent.
How much trouble am I in?

How severe is the punishment for illegally crossing the US border?

Are quitclaim deeds drawn up in the USA by citizens of the USA valid in Quebec for the transfer of a real estate in Quebec?

Is it possible for one party to legally freeze the funds from a home sale, in a divorce case?

Back in 2013, I had a penalty due to a traffic violation, while temporarily residing in Italy. Since then, we changed residence two times, and were never made aware of any traffic violation incident. Since then, penalty was sold to a Canadian collection agency, that tarnished my Canadian credit history.

I currently reside in California, I've been told from a collection agency that they cannot remove a collections report they submitted to a reporting agency for "legal" reasons. 

Given the circumstances, can this issue be resolved with legal involvement?

Can the collections' record be removed from my credit history?

I've paid $2,650 USD to a Canadian manpower company. Since then, they have disappeared with my money, and I have no way to get it back. Please help me find a way to pursue a Canadian company, while residing in India. 

How can I legally pursue a Canadian company that has disappeared with my money? 

I'd like legal advice with an issue I'm experiencing at a school in Ontario.

I have a health issue that I dealt with since a young age but I worked very hard to manage and it stabilized. I'm recommended by the doctor to identify triggers and avoid them to stay healthy.

I'm in a graduate program now and it reactivated the health issue that I need accommodations made to continue with my study.

The accommodation I'm asking is to work independently instead of group work so that I can work at my own pace as well as not to cause others inconvenience while I take care of my health.

My program is reluctant on making the accommodations as they say it interferes with a program core value, even though it risks my health.

Before my condition came back, I heard they let another student in the same program work independently so I asked for the same permission, but mine was rejected. She's Caucasian and I'm not.
They said for me to work independently I need to go to the school's disability center to prove that I have a disability that prevents me from group work. The Caucasian
student has not been requested the same proof. Also, I've never been diagnosed with any type of disability, ever.

I believe I'm treated unfairly and this is quite upsetting as I feel my right to study is being violated again and again.

I'm a serious, passionate student that traveled far to attend this program. I'd very much like this issue to be resolved especially given the fact they may do this again to someone else.

Your advice will be appreciated.

What can I do if my medical accommodation request was denied by the school?

I would like to incorporate a business in state that has low taxes. What is the best state? Is this even possible if I am not an American citizen? Any suggestions?

My ex-husband worked for a car manufacturer company all his working life. He passed away recently, and I was told I would be able to apply for pension monies for the years we were married, no matter what the divorce documents state about the pension. Would you have any information about this and who to contact about proceeding with this? I have our certificate of divorce and his death certificate for documents. Would I need to have a lawyer to proceed with this?

Can I apply for the pension monies of my late ex-husband, for the years we were married?

My cousin just passed away and her death has been deemed a suicide, however I don't believe she would do it to herself, as she has two young children. I know that her life with a boyfriend was very abusive both physically and mentally, and I would like to investigate further. How can I legally retrieve police records regarding the investigation from the RCMP in British Columbia?

How can I get access to police records, related to suicide? 

I am attempting to buy a piece of medical equipment (Binocular indirect ophthalmoscope - used by eye doctors to look into the back of the eye) online from eBay, from a seller in India. I have come to suspect that there may be some legal restrictions surrounding this action. Are there any precautions I should take before ordering this piece of equipment?

Are there any legal restrictions pertaining to importing specialty medical equipment?

I’ve been depressed, angry, and dealing with grief in the past few months. The anger I had against my husband I displaced on his daughter. I posted some Facebook comments about her using a fake identity. Remorse set in and I later confessed and apologized to her. Now she is telling my husband that she promises if he leaves me she will not press charges. She is only verbally promising and will not write it on paper. I’m afraid that when the house sells and we part ways she will break her promise and have me charged. If I get my husband to write and sign his name on a piece of paper to what she promised, will this help me should she break her promise that she made to him?

Can comments made on Facebook result in criminal liability?

If someone texts me "If I see you around, I will have you taken care of", will it be considered a threat?

Can a threatening text message be recognized as such, by the law?

I found out recently that an acquaintance of mine had installed a hidden spy app on my phone and so listened to my calls, tracked my location, read WhatsApp messages and browser history, and also turned on my phone microphone remotely to be able to hear conversations even when not on the phone. I have proof as well from the makers of the app but I'm not sure if what he has done is technically illegal or can be brought to the police. Please advise me. 

An acquaintance violated my privacy by spying on me. Is this activity deemed illegal in Quebec?

I bought a car from a private seller. Now this person wants to tow it back to their house. Can they do it, especially considering that the car posting was misleading and didn't mention that the car in question required excessive repairs? 

Can a private seller of a car request for it to be towed back, due to one missed payment installment? 

Our logging company has missed 2 payments on a couple of leased trailers. Can the owner confiscate them from our property? If we send them money, even if it's not the whole amount of arrears and they cash the cheque, what are their rights?

Can the equipment be confiscated without the court order due to missed lease payments?

After working at the company for 16 years, the employee received a letter of termination. It was clearly written for the purpose of another employee, which had blacked out sections, and poorly underlined sections regarding the present employee. Not only was the letter in a poor professional standard, but the claims were completely false and unwarranted. Where does such an employee seek assistance if they do not qualify for legal aid, and now are no longer receiving a paycheck to acquire legal assistance?

Can a person sue the company for letting him/her go without adequate termination notice and without severance payment?

Why do certain people with regular or Post-Graduation Work Permits don't get an invitation to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada?

How much money should I show in my bank account in order to qualify for a Canadian Visa?

What is an LMIA-based work permit in Canada?

How good are the chances of receiving a Canadian PR, with the CRS score of 457?

How can I know which IRCC office is processing my application for a Study Permit in Canada?

Can I start building my credit history, while on the open work permit in Canada?

Can I get a Work Permit in Canada after graduating from high school?

Can a person get a PNP nomination for Express Entry without being currently in Canada?

Is it a good idea to apply for an ITA to immigrate to Canada, if my CRS score is only 448?

I’m on the visitor’s visa, residing in Toronto, Canada, accompanying my husband who is on the Work Permit. I would like to work as well. Do I qualify for either a Work Permit or a Permanent Residency at this time?

Am I eligible to apply for either a Work Permit or a Permanent Residency card, when accommodating my husband who is on the Work Permit?

Will I get a nomination from OINP, if I have a low CRS score (424 points) and my job is not in high demand?

What are the chances that the minimum CRS score to receive an ITA will drop next year?

How can I better my chances to get a PNP nomination, in order to immigrate to Canada?

Can I take the IELTS test while residing in Canada, in order to improve my chances for a PR application?

Is December a slow month for visa applications in Canada?

How often does IRCC issue Invitations to Apply (ITA) for Express Entry? 

Will creating an Express Entry profile affect my study permit or other visa applications in Canada?

What are the chances of getting an invitation to apply for a Permanent Residency of Canada, If a candidate’s age is 27, and he has a postgraduate MA, 5 years of work experience, and an average IELTS score of 7.0?

What are my chances of getting an ITA to apply for PR in Canada?

What are the steps of applying for a Canadian PR with a Graduate degree from a university outside of Canada?

As an immigrant to Canada, what are the benefits of applying for Express Entry?

Do I need a lawyer to complete my Canadian Permanent Residency application?

Do you have to be in Canada before getting access to Canada’s Job Bank?

Is it worth hiring an Immigration Agency or a Lawyer to submit my Canadian PR application?

Due to the current economic environment, many not-for-profits are looking to cut cost and consolidating services and programs. If two not-for-profits are looking to merge (or one NFP "acquires the other NFP), what are some legal considerations?

What are some of the important legal questions that need to be consider for a mergers and acquisition between not-for-profits?

What make a self written will legally binding? When do I need a lawyer for this?

My ex-husband and I have shared custody of our 2 daughters. Our 16 yr old is having issues with her dad and has confided in me that he bullies her and has now hit her across the ear.  Our houses are on the same street, and I have always told her that my home is always open to her so she came to me after their argument. He has now told her that she is to live with me 24/7 if she runs to mommy every time he disciplines her. He claims to be disciplining her, however, I lived with the verbal and emotional abuse for 15 years and tend to believe my daughter over what he said. I know that there are 3 sides to the story, but my daughter is suffering mentally and physically from the stress he puts on her and has even been suicidal. 
What I need to know is what are my rights in shared custody - no support arrangement - when the other parent is kicking the child out? Can he just do that? Can I sue him for support if he kicks her out?  

What are my rights in shared custody, if the other parent is kicking the child out?

My son is scared to death to go home as he is afraid of his dad's being abusive to him. I am not sure what to do. Please help. 

What can I do if our son is afraid of coming home because of the abusive dad?

I bought a Wordpress theme for $62 USD from a vendor, and wanted a refund because the theme does not support Shopify backend. The company refused, based on their guidelines. Is there a way to get a refund, or I should just accept the loss?

Is it worth involving a lawyer with a refund dispute regarding software a purchase?

My husband suffers from multiple addictions and bipolar depression and has been struggling for many years. Things continue to worsen and I have requested that he leaves the family home and we separate bearing, given the health and happiness of our children in mind. He refuses to leave and does not want to separate. What can I do?

What could be done if one spouse insists on separation, and another half refuses to leave?

What are the repercussions to a child who have been caught possessing online child porn twice at the age of 16 and 18 years? The child was registered as a sex offender the first time, as a warning (which does not show up on criminal checks, unless police were to look up their file), and now got caught possessing it again.

What are the repercussions of possessing child pornography?

I worked at a wedding event a month ago, and still haven't been paid. I had responded to a casting invitation on Facebook, where all the negotiations took place. Am I able to pursue legal action?

Can I pursue legal action against the company that refuses to pay for my work? 

I currently have a shared custody arrangement, where we share the responsibility equally between us, while I retain the primary residence. 

I am wondering under what grounds can I apply to get this order amended?

How can I legally amend the shared custody arrangement?

There is a restaurant near me that doesn't serve free tap water, refuses to fill water bottles, and doesn't allow a person to drink from their water bottle even if it were emptied, then filled in the washroom at the restaurant. In addition to this, the restaurant is a dance venue where people come to exercise. The only available water to them is if they buy it. Is this in any way illegal? 

Is it illegal to refuse tap water in the restaurant? 

My girlfriend is 21, and I don't know if some of the stuff her family puts her through is illegal. For example, her mother wouldn't let her cook food to eat. Sometimes they wouldn't feed her for several days. Her mother calls her "useless", and "dumb". Laughing at her failures and the such. My girlfriend is now extremely depressed due to all she had suffered. But I don't know if anything can be done about my girlfriend's mother. 

How can I report domestic abuse that my girlfriend's family puts her through?

How do you calculate limitation periods with the COVID suspensions?

Hello, my friend is seeking answers for a criminal case. He is currently facing charges for possession of a firearm. He noticed two dates on the affidavit. Within the affidavit itself, it said it was filed on August 5th. However, the dated stamp on the document says “filed on August 6th”. Is it normal for the stamped date to differ, or is it supposed to be the same date? Thanks.

Can affidavits have two different filing dates?

What are my rights as a landlord if the tenant is refusing to pay rent even though they are employed?

What are the ethical laws around doing research on a competitor/competitive product? Can you do a demo with them to see their product using a fake name and company?

Is it legal to research a competitor by doing a fake demo with them to learn more about their product? I'm unsure about ethical boundaries for competitive intelligence research in Canada.

My Study  Permit is valid until Dec 2021. Due to some grading reasons, I have withdrawn from my courses at the University of Windsor. I'm not able to re-take those courses due to the financial issues, and would like to explore an option of applying for a Work Permit, so I can earn some money and then go back to school. Is it possible? What are my options? 

I'm currently on a Study Permit enrolled in the Masters program in Canada, but due to grading and financial reasons, I can't continue. Can I somehow apply for a Work Permit instead?

My business was working with a client for a few months & being paid monthly. The client then makes a large investment of $11K on the terms that it would be paid back by continuing our monthly services with them, five months of work or so. The client later on decides they no longer want to do this, on no reasonable terms, and wants us to stop our services and pay them back in cash. They are now sending us threatening messages and we're trying to figure out where we stand legally as we cannot afford a lawyer at this time.

If a client pays a cash deposit, upon agreeing to a verbal contract, based on a physical proposal that was agreed to, and then wants to pull out of the agreement, am I legally obligated to refund the deposit?

Is it easier to immigrate to Canada as a student or directly applying for Permanent Residency? 

 Is it possible to work in Canada while on a visitor status? 

Can I get my PR while I am visiting Canada as a tourist?

 I want to pursue my internship in Canada but I am currently studying in a different country. What permit should I apply for?

Can I move within Canada once I get my Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)?

 How does getting Canadian citizenship affect me?

How soon can I start working once I receive a work permit in Canada? 

How can I get sponsored for a work permit in Canada?

I am thinking of immigrating to Canada soon. Is it possible to apply and get a job before physically landing in Canada?

 Is it possible to get a job in Canada before landing? 

 What are my chances of getting a PR invitation if I got 507 CRS points and a federal skill of 67?

 What’s the process for sponsoring a spouse in Canada?

Would you suggest Express Entry (EE) or OINP if we have 475 points as a couple? We are currently employed in Ontario.

Can I do my medical exam for immigration prior to applying for a Work Permit in Canada?

 Am I eligible for OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Premium) while I have a work permit?

How can I change my visitor status to a worker while I am in Canada?

What are the fees involved to get a Canadian Work Permit?

Can I use my foreign diploma for the Express Entry application to Canada?

How much time do I have to enter the country, while having a valid Canadian visa?

How can I legally work and travel in Canada?

Is there any mandatory travel insurance for the work permit to be processed? I was asked to pay $350 as part of the application process. 

What is the difference between “open” and “closed” work permits in Canada?

What prevents me from leaving all my debt to someone I dislike, in my Will?

How can I legally cut employee salaries due to financial difficulties during Covid-19?

Am I required to pay a severance package for someone who was working on a contract?

Can I have another business in the near future if I thinking of filing for bankruptcy in my current company?

What are the consequences of filing for bankruptcy?

My business was affected by COVID-19, how can I restructure it to avoid bankruptcy? 

Can I transfer my shares to my family member?

My company changed the type of service we provide. Do we need to register a new business?

How can I change the name of my business in Canada?

Can I retract a job offer if it was not signed by a person yet?

What is the maximum amount of shares that a company can issue?

How can I protect sensitive information shared with the employees during our meetings?

Is it legal to ask every employee in my company to sign a non-compete agreement?

I'm the CEO of a company that just got hacked. What should I do if somebody hacks into our website and steals our clients' information? Am I personally liable?

Can I be found personally liable for a breach that my startup has incurred? 

I own shares in a company and it gets sued, would it also impact me?

Under what circumstances can I leave a startup and build a similar business myself?


Do I need a lawyer to incorporate my business?

What should I do if I found out that my startup is using a name that is registered by another company?

How can I legally remove my co-founders if they are not doing their job?

My parents want to loan me and my partners money for our venture. How can we formalize it?

Is it illegal to build a start-up without properly setting up a company on papers?

I currently have an equity-based salary in a start-up, but recently the founder raised capital. Am I entitled to cash pay now?