Tag Archives: Canadiana

Canadian Same-Sex Marriages of Non-Residents May be in Doubt

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

In responding to a court application for divorce of a same-sex couple married in Canada, a federal government lawyer has taken the position: Non-resident couples who marry in Canada “must live in the country for at least a year before … Continue reading →

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Canadian General Election, May 2, 2011

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Peter Russell is one of those people whose pronouncements and advice command respect. His expertise if the Canadian Constitution.  If you’re Canadian, you owe it to yourself to spend three minutes watching the video below and listening to his views … Continue reading →

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Family Justice in Ontario to be Reformed

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

Provincial Attorney General Chris Bentley today announced improved access to the family justice system. The reforms are intended to: Provide more information to families up front about the steps they need to take and the impact on children when relationships … Continue reading →

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Family Law Issues Raised as Legal Aid Boycott Extended Throughout Ontario

Posted on September 12, 2009 by

As is not widely known outside the province of Ontario, experienced criminal defence lawyers here began a boycott of the legal aid program some four months ago by refusing to provide their services in serious cases and those involving “guns … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by

From the July 1, 1867 edition of The Globe newspaper of Toronto, republished in today’s Globe and Mail: The Union of the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, under the new Constitution, takes effect to-day. We heartily congratulate … Continue reading →

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Welcome! Bienvenu!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by

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Notable Canadians who Died in 2008

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

Selected from a month-by-month list drawn up by the London Free Press: Milt Dunnell, 102, Toronto Star legend and Hall of Fame journalist known for his deft turn of phrase and encyclopedic breadth of experience. [. . .] Robert Weaver, … Continue reading →

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Order of Canada–New Companions Appointed

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

The Order of Canada was established in 1967, Canada’s centennial year, as a national system of honours.  Appointments to the Order were announced today by the Governor General, Michaëlle Jean. Appointees with the greatest international name-recognition are Céline Dion and … Continue reading →

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