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Auto Dealer Fails to Deliver Discounted Car

Our thanks to Mr. Eric Lai of the Toronto Star’s Wheels section for allowing us to participate in his article last weekend.  The PDF version of the article is here.

Some of the legislation referred to in Mr. Lai’s article include:

Section 39 of Regulation 333/08 of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002; Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council – www.omvic.on.ca; Ontario Small Claims Court; and Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act, 2002.  

Our thanks again to Mr. Eric Lai and the Toronto Star Wheels section.… Continue Reading

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Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association (HCLA) – Legalese Newsletter

Our thanks to the HCLA for continuing to provide valuable service to their members across Canada.

We are grateful for the recent profile of George Bougadis in their recent Spring, 2010, edition of their newsletter – Legalese. You can visit the HCLA’s website and also review previous editions of their newsletter here.… Continue Reading

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An Honest Mechanic Turned Fraudster?

We would like to thank Mr. Eric Lai of the Toronto Star’s Wheels section for allowing us to comment within his article last weekend.

Referencing Mr. Lai’s article, the Ontario Small Claims Court is not the only possible outcome to auto repair shop disputes, though the facts of last weekend’s question would require a lawsuit.

You can review the Ontario government’s website – the Ministry of Consumer Services (mechanic repair shops) – for their information services and dispute resolution guides/recommendations for further information.… Continue Reading

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Higher Legal Costs in Ontario > HST Set to Begin July 1, 2010

Currently, legal fees are subject to the 5% GST federal tax.

As a result of the recent passing of the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) in Ontario, to come into effect on July 1, 2010, legal fees will be subject to the 13% HST tax.  A further government circular is here listing various services affected.

This increase of 8% tax on legal fees will, ultimately, be borne most by individuals that cannot pass on the tax as opposed to corporations which can claim a credit.… Continue Reading

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Changes to Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) – Part 1

The long-awaited changes to the Ontario SABS regime (Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule) have just been announced and they will come into effect on September 1, 2010.

You can find the new Ontario SABS Schedule here (Regulation 34/10).

We will keep you updated on the changes and keep visiting for the latest developments.

For background, see our previous blogs including our Feb 10/2010 blog, Nov 2/2009 blog and also our April 7/2009 blog.… Continue Reading

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Bougadis, Chang E-Newsletter – Spring, 2010 (March)

See our March, 2010 e-newsletter for an update of the anticipated changes to Ontario’s car insurance regime regarding Accident Benefits.Continue Reading

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