Jason Ward, Author at Wards Lawyers PC

CKL FARMERS – MORE PROTECTION AGAINST TRESPASS ON YOUR LANDS AND THEFT OR ABUSE OF YOUR LIVESTOCK – NEW RULES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND PEACEFUL PROTESTS. NEW HOTLINE FOR ANIMAL ABUSE.

The Ontario government is focusing more on balancing the safety and security of farmers, their families and the provincial food supply by protecting the right for people to participate in lawful protests on public property. Today, Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, received Royal Assent. Once proclaimed into force, the Act […]

CKL FARMERS – MORE PROTECTION AGAINST TRESPASS ON YOUR LANDS AND THEFT OR ABUSE OF YOUR LIVESTOCK – NEW RULES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND PEACEFUL PROTESTS. NEW HOTLINE FOR ANIMAL ABUSE. Read More »

BIG BOOST TO FUNDING CKL PUBLIC SCHOOLING ANNOUNCED – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY…..

General Interest / Jason Ward

Today the Ontario government announced it is investing $736 million more in public education for the 2020-21 school year, increasing the total to more than $25.5 billion. This funding, through the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) program, represents the largest investment in public education in Ontario’s history. As a result, Ontario’s average per-pupil funding amount

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HOW TO PROMOTE AND ACHIEVE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR WORKPLACE – EASY STEPS TO TACKLING SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION IN YOUR BUSINESS.

Labour & Employment / Jason Ward

Workplaces in the CKL must promote and achieve diversity, equity and inclusion. This change must be initiated from the top down. Measurable objectives must be set. Education and training in the workplace about bias and inequity is critical. Accountability to achieve those objectives is paramount. Mere denunciation of racism is woefully insufficient; rather, a workplace

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CYBER-BULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA ATTACKS CAN MEAN BIG DAMAGES PAYABLE TO THE VICTIM. THINK TWICE BEFORE THAT FACEBOOK POST……..

Litigation / Jason Ward

Cyber-bullying by engaging in social media attacks can mean paying significant damages to the target of the vitriol. In a recent Canadian case, a former husband engaged in a lengthy campaign of cyber-bullying against his former spouse, primarily to intimidate her in their custody proceeding in Family Court. The Court said, “This campaign took the form

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CKL BUSINESSES – NEED MORE ONLINE PRESENCE? E-PAY HELP? BROADER MARKETING? RECOVERY MEANS CHECKING OUT THE NEW FUNDING TO JOIN THE "DIGITAL MAIN STREET" – $5.7 MILLION AND MORE. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Business & Corporate, Labour & Employment / Jason Ward

The Ontario has announced a new $5.7-million in funding to help small businesses reach more customers, create and enhance their online presence, and generate jobs through an online platform called the “Digital Main Street”. It is intended to help up to 22,900 Ontario businesses create and enhance their online presence and generate jobs for more than

CKL BUSINESSES – NEED MORE ONLINE PRESENCE? E-PAY HELP? BROADER MARKETING? RECOVERY MEANS CHECKING OUT THE NEW FUNDING TO JOIN THE "DIGITAL MAIN STREET" – $5.7 MILLION AND MORE. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Read More »

LONG TERM CARE IN THE CKL – YOU HAVE A LEGAL DUTY TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE, MISTREATMENT OR OTHER WRONGDOINGS. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW……

Labour & Employment, Personal Injury / Jason Ward

Care in long-term care facilities throughout Ontario remains a serious issue and concern. While the Ontario government is making announcements about inquiries, it is important to remember that Ontario law already has in place a duty for everyone to immediately report to the government any suspected abuse, mistreatment or other misconduct in any long-term care

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REMOVING DISABILITY BARRIERS IN THE CKL – THE NEW, FEDERAL ENABLING ACCESSIBILITY FUND. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW……

Labour & Employment / Jason Ward

The federal government has now announced a call for proposals under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (“EAF”) – small projects component. The EAF provides funding for projects that make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible for persons with disabilities. The application process has been streamlined, and flat rates have been introduced to reduce the burden on applicants

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FAMILY COURT ISSUES ANOTHER STERN WARNING TO WARRING PARENTS (AND THEIR LAWYERS). A MUST-READ FOR ANYONE FACING FAMILY COURT LITIGATION.

Family Law / Jason Ward

The Family Court has recently issued another stern caution and warning to those embroiled in Family Court litigation, including the lawyers who represent them. This important guidance is in Alsawwah v. Afini, 2020 ONSC 2883, at paragraph 108, and is a must-read for every person who finds himself or herself in the challenging landscape of

FAMILY COURT ISSUES ANOTHER STERN WARNING TO WARRING PARENTS (AND THEIR LAWYERS). A MUST-READ FOR ANYONE FACING FAMILY COURT LITIGATION. Read More »

CKL FAMILIES – CANADA CHILD BENEFIT INCREASED TODAY. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Family Law / Jason Ward

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be increased as of July. This additional tax-free support is intended to assist families to pay for things such as food, clothes, and activities they can do together at home. The increase will be in place for the 2020-21 benefit year, and will raise the maximum benefit to $6,765 per

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CKL SEPARATED PARENTS – DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SET UP AND ADJUST CHILD SUPPORT ONLINE DURING THE PANDEMIC? NO FAMILY COURT REQUIRED. SEE IF YOU QUALIFY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

COVID-19, Family Law / Jason Ward

Did you know you can potentially set up, or adjust, child support payments online, without having to endure the Family Court process? How it works To set up or update child support online, you and the other parent or caregiver may have to provide your income information. It is used to calculate the amount of

CKL SEPARATED PARENTS – DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SET UP AND ADJUST CHILD SUPPORT ONLINE DURING THE PANDEMIC? NO FAMILY COURT REQUIRED. SEE IF YOU QUALIFY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Read More »

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