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The child's mother unilaterally withdrew her from school and began homeschooling her
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Ontario Human Rights Commission addresses Indigenous-specific discrimination in healthcare

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Gluckstein Lawyers creates resource guide to assist guardians

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Latest employment law reform includes new disclosure rules for AI used for job applicant screening

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Ontario Superior Court rules no binding settlement reached in family law case

An indemnity clause involving child support required precise wording to be considered agreed upon
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Ontario Superior Court dismisses trip-and-fall lawsuit against the Town of Ajax

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