Canadian Legal Guides

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Rent Increase Laws in Canada: Which Provinces Cap It, Which Don't, and What Your Notice Must Say

Ontario's 2027 rent increase guideline is 1.9%. Compare the cap, notice period and exemption rules across eight provinces, and check whether your own notice is valid.

September 11, 2026 · 15 min read

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If Your Common Law Partner Dies Without a Will, Do You Inherit? Five Provinces, Five Answers

Your partner died without a will. Qualifying partners may inherit in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba. Ontario gives no intestate share. Quebec has parental-union rules.

September 8, 2026 · 17 min read

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How Much Severance Are You Owed in Canada? The Floor Your Employer Cannot Go Below

Twelve years of service buys 8 weeks in Alberta and as much as 20 in Ontario. Compare five Canadian jurisdictions, each cited to the current statute.

September 4, 2026 · 20 min read

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Maximum Contingency Fee in Canada: B.C. Caps Injury Claims, Ontario Does Not

B.C. caps injury contingency fees at 33 1/3 and 40 percent. Ontario and Alberta set no percentage; Quebec applies a reasonable-fee rule in this four-province comparison.

September 1, 2026 · 14 min read

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Small Claims Court Limits in Canada: Your Jurisdiction's Ceiling, and Your Options If You're Over It

Ontario's small claims ceiling is now $50,000 and Alberta's is $100,000. Verified limits for all 13 provinces and territories, plus your options if your claim is over the line.

August 28, 2026 · 14 min read

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How to Dispute a Lawyer's Bill in Canada: Your Province Sets the Start Event

In most of the five provinces covered, your law society cannot reduce a lawyer's bill. Here is who reviews it and how long you have to ask.

August 25, 2026 · 15 min read

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Immigration Lawyer vs Consultant in Canada: Who Can Legally Charge You, and How to Check

Four kinds of representative can legally charge you for Canadian immigration help. See what each one may do, and how to check a licence before you pay.

August 18, 2026 · 14 min read