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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is increasing most of its official fees by 25%s, effective January 1st, 2024,
The Speculation and Vacancy Tax has been in force in British Columbia since 2018 and owners of residential real estate in certain designated areas must file a declaration setting out how they use the property and whether it meets one of the exemptions.
Owners of Canadian residential property can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to the relatively new Federal Underused Housing Tax (the “UHT”) that came into effect on January 01, 2022.
Sepsis is an often preventable killer, and is one of the most deadly and costly medical conditions physicians and hospitals must face.
The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is BC’s online tribunal that offers a collaborative approach to resolving disputes.
An Executor/Administrator/Trustee must be ready at all times to account for the trust property.
If you have been injured from a vaccine, you may be eligible for relief in accordance with product liability principles.
When a trust is established, through a will or other mechanism, it’s often advised for the person who made the will to provide the trustees with a ‘letter of wishes’, also known as a memorandum of wishes.
During a wildfire, the government authorizes wildfire personnel to do certain things on private property to fight the fire and prevent further spread of the fire.
In estate planning there can be benefits to adding an adult child to title of a home, but there are serious risks or drawbacks as well.
Every wildfire season, stories circulate about individuals who ignore evacuation orders and remain at their property. The Emergency Program Act gives the authority to the provincial and local governments to issue evacuation orders during a state of emergency.
If your vehicle, home, or business was damaged as a result of wildfire, your first point of contact should be your insurance provider. If you need to speak to a lawyer, Pushor Mitchell has a Wildfire Litigation team.
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