The Law Society Act, Insurance Act, and the Solicitors Act were all amended in 2016 as a result of arguments from insurers regarding disclosure of how lawyers' and paralegals' fees are calculated. (1) Once passed into law that same year, Bill 12 required that any fee agreement with a lawyer or paralegal disclose how the fee is calculated. Disclosures must be easy for the consumer to understand and prominent.

Recruiters are tasked with the challenge of vetting and recommending the right candidates for employers across a variety of industries. At the same time, they must also satisfy job-seekers looking for career opportunities that match their goals and experience. Whether their clients are hiring companies or individual job-seekers, recruiters must ensure they represent candidates accurately to avoid a costly lawsuit.

Security companies provide private security guards, patrol vehicles, as well as additional services such as alarm systems, cybersecurity, background checks, investigation, risk analysis, and security consulting. Security companies often offer more than just basic security guards, including specially-trained security guards equipped with first aid, CPR, fire watch, and alarm response, as well as other security services, including surveillance devices, patrols, and more.

The pandemic has been hard on many industries, and the construction industry is no exception. However, according to recent forecasts, Canada’s construction industry is expected to have sharp growth over the next year, followed by continual growth over the remaining ten-year forecast period. This article will further detail the forecasted rebound and the risks specific to trade contractors.

The difference between Excess and Umbrella can be a bit confusing. Both are applied in circumstances where the underlying limits of a policy have been reached. Though often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Let's look at how to differentiate the two:

Technology Consultants, also known as IT, ICT, or digital consultants, help businesses with the development and application of Information Technology (IT). An IT Consultant works on large transformational projects as opposed to in-house IT upkeep, evaluating an existing process or processes and solving problems, implementing new strategies, and permanently improving their client's business going forward.