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Happy New Year from the Walker Law team! We hope that you and your families are having an enjoyable holiday season. We wish you all the best for 2021! #new #years #eve #walkerlaw #law #lawfirm #lawyers #lawyersofinstagram #triallawyer #trial #litigation #civillitigation #civil #employment #contract #celebrate #happy #toronto #cityoftoronto #cityofto #ontario #canada #fireworks

On December 21, 2020, the Canadian Revenue Agency launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Registry, which allows Canadians to identify which employers are using the wage subsidy. #december #covid #pandemic #canada #revenue #agency #registery #wage #subsidy #canadian #employer #employee #job #unemployment #employment #ontario #toronto #cityoftoronto #cityofto #employmentlawyer #lawyer #law #trial #triallawyer

On November 23, Adam Skelly, the owner of three BBQ restaurants in the GTA decided to defy COVID-19 lockdown measures. Skelly proceeded to seat and serve customers inside and outside the restaurant between November 24-November 26. To read more about the incidents, click here: https://byblacks.com//2665-the-reopening-ontario-act-a-res Thank you to ByBlacks.com for publishing the article and Marlie Annett for writing the article. Don’t forget to vote for Walker Law for ByBl...acks 2020 People’s Choice Awards. The link to vote is here: https://byblacks.com/vote/139-lawyer-2020 #walkerlaw #law #lawyer #lawfirm #lawyersofinstagram #toronto #cityoftoronto #cityofto #canada #ontario #trial #trialawyers #civil #litigation #pandemic #lockdown

Happy Holidays from the Walker Law team! Last Thursday, Walker Law hosted its annual Christmas lunch via Zoom to celebrate. #litigation #christmas #party #zoom #video #conference #holiday #season #holidays #seasons #greetings

We invite you to vote for the 2020 People’s Choice Awards! Thank you to ByBlacks for nominating Walker Law as the best black Canadian lawyer for 2020. Good luck to our fellow candidates, Shaneka Taylor and Wilson Lewis Law. The link to vote is: https://byblacks.com/vote/139-lawyer-2020 #vote #best #canadian #lawyer #byblacks #walkerlaw #peoples #choice #awards #nomination #award #canada #ontario #toronto #cityofto #lawfirm #lawyersofinstagram #article #blog #legalupdates #updates #paralegal

The Canada Revenue Agency announced that those who have worked from home more than 50% over four consecutive weeks are eligible for the working from home tax deduction. Employees may claim $2 for each day they worked from home to a maximum of $400. #canada #revenue #agency #cra #work #home #employee #employer #workfromhome #eligible #tax #deduction

Bill C-9, referred to as an Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, modifies the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and may soon become law. #bill #incometax #act #tax #income #CEWS #CERS #support #rent #governmentofcanada #canada #ontario #govofon #toronto #cityoftoronto #cityofto #reading #houseofcommons #house #commons #reading #law #legislature #legal

Did you miss it? Yesterday, on November 17, 2020, Tanya Walker and Jordan Routliff of Walker Law presented at the York University GRADitude fall speaker series on negotiating early in your career. This presentation demonstrates how utilizing good negotiation skills can get you one step closer to achieve success. The link to the webinar is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD8BEeVP1C4 #york #university #alumni #lawyer #law #negotiations #professional #relationships #approach #tactic #strategy #webinar #presentation

Some individuals and businesses on the receiving end of a lawsuit believe they can avoid the consequences of judgment by transferring assets to friends or family members. Courts and lawmakers are aware of such tactics and, as a result, have created several remedies to those who sue to stop the effect of such transfers. Thank you to Rishi Nageshar, pictured above, for writing on this topic and ByBlacks for publishing our article. The link to read is here: https://byblacks.com//2648-disposing-your-assets-if-you-ar #individual #business #lawsuit #legal #assitance #concequences #asset #judge #judgment #garnish #lien #property #payment #sue #sued #defendant #transfer

Did you know that there is more than one way to start a civil legal proceeding against someone in the Superior Court? Watch the video clip above from Walker Law’s last contract law webinar as Tanya Walker explains the main differences between an Application and an Action and provides some useful tips on obtaining judgment against someone. Starts at 8:35: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q3a9_8lmVw We invite you to join our next employment law webinar on January 21, 2021. The link to register is here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zu4y685kS9S9yWYJrgVj-g

In order for Bill C-9 to become law, it must now be passed by the Senate. If passed, the Bill will include revising the eligibility criteria and level of subsidization under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Further, the Bill will address retroactive commercial rent support. #bill #billc-9 #incometax #act #tax #income #CEWS #CERS #support #rent #governmentofcanada

#TB! On April 2, 2018, Tanya Walker appeared on CTV News Your Morning to discuss Bill C-75. This bill would change the way that the courts work with the goal of getting cases heard faster and to make the process less prone to discrimination. The bill came into effect on June 21, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kEvj3dBTs0&t=8s #yourmorning #ctv #lawyer #bill #preliminary #inquiry

The Government of Ontario proposed Bill 218, Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act. If passed, the Bill will drastically limit the potential liability a business, individual, or government could face if a lawsuit is brought against them for exposure to COVID-19. Thank you to Jordan Koenig for writing an article on Bill 218. The link to read is here: https://www.tcwalkerlawyers.com/ontario-has-proposed-a-new/ #blog #article #ontario #government #bill218 #support #recovery #pandemic

Our associates are enjoying this beautiful fall weather! See Rishi Nageshar, a lawyer with Walker Law, on a hike in Rattlesnake Point. #hike #hiking #camp #camping #fall #september #walkerlaw #rattlesnakepoint #nature #trees #cliff #sun #law #lawfirm #lawyer #lawyersofinstagram #ontario #cityoftoronto #toronto #canada #milton

Employers! Remember to keep employee rights in mind and be cautious of temporary layoffs and dismissing employees during this time. Marlie Annett elaborates on this topic in our latest article. The link to read is here: https://www.tcwalkerlawyers.com/be-cautious-of-temporary-l/ #article #layoffs #dismissal #contructive #work #employee #employer

Please join part two of the Sotheby’s International Realty Canada webinar on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Tanya Walker and Kendra Connelly will discuss real estate topics, including defects on title, active concealment, mixed-use properties, and more! The link to register is here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fMRBno54R6G_AQ7vjJp6WA #realtor #webinar #realestate #law #landlord #tenant

Please join us next Wednesday for our free and last Walker Law webinar for 2020 on pandemic contract law issues. We will provide you with legislative updates and tips on how to avoid litigation in the future. The link to register is in our bio. #zoom #webinar #presentation #contract #negotiation #covid #pandemic #terms #phrase #clause #walkerlaw #litigation #question #answer #law #lawyer #lawyersofinstagram #lawfirm #court #judge #judgment #walkerlaw #jurisdiciton #forcemajeure #termination #economic #factor #ontario #toronto #cityoftoronto

Did you miss our commercial lease webinar yesterday? Don’t worry! You can watch the recording of the webinar and all of our past webinars on the Walker Law YouTube Channel. Feel free to subscribe. In this webinar, Phil Taylor and Tanya Walker discuss topics including new laws and COVID-19 court decisions! #zoom #webinar #commercial #lease #miss #navigating #legislative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGllgSfodNQ

#TBT On February 15, 2020, to celebrate Black History month, Tanya Walker owner and operator of Walker Law Professional Corporation appeared on CP24 Toronto's Breaking News to speak about diversity in the legal profession. #news #tbt #black #history #month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj0JVxPnpPY

Congratulations to our paralegal, Marlie Annett, on becoming licenced with the Law Society of Ontario! Licenced paralegals in Ontario are permitted to attend court and tribunals to argue matters up to $35,000. #paralegal #licensed #law #lawsociety #toronto #cityoftoronto #ontario #canada #legal #lawfirm #lawyersofinstagram #celebration #congratulations #happy #court #judge #litigation #trial #lawyer #walkerlaw #lso

#TB! Watch Tanya Walker of Walker Law Professional Corporation appear on Planet Africa where she discusses why she wanted to become a lawyer, the challenges she’s faced, and her journey in becoming the first female back elected bencher from Toronto in the 223-year history of the Law Society of Ontario. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqwzbvWA8lg #planetafrica #walkerlaw #appearence #media #bencher #lawyer

Join Tanya Walker of Walker Law and Phil Taylor of Newmark Knight Frank this Thursday for a commercial property webinar to answer your questions on topics including overholding, abiding by terms of a lease, rent abatement, and more! Link to register is here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BUTOOgtkSrS5YqmNJhsMGw. #webinar #zoom #commercial #lease #legislative #updates #update #law

Yesterday, the Ontario government introduced Bill 204, Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act. If passed, the bill will freeze residential rent in 2021 and will extend the temporary ban on commercial evictions until October 30, 2020. #bill #tenant #landlord #evictions #rent #freeze

#TBT on July 25, 2017, Tanya Walker appeared on CTV Your Morning to discuss anti-polygamy laws in Canada. Winston Blackmore and James Oler were the first individuals convicted of the offence in 127 years since the law's enactment. Do you agree with the court's decision to uphold anti-polygamy laws in Canada? Comment below! #polygamy #law #news #ctv #yourmorning

Ontario intends to freeze residential rents this fall, will it prevent a wave of increased homelessness? Thank you to Jordan Koenig of Walker Law for writing on the topic and to ByBlacks for publishing our article on their website. The link to read is here: https://byblacks.com//2608-ontario-intends-to-freeze-resid #residential #rent #freeze #homelessness #ontario

Among the pandemic, our team is finding a way to enjoy the nice weather. Congratulations to Natasha Papulkas, our articling student (intern) who caught trout while fishing. #fishing #trout #summer

Do you have questions about Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL)? IDEL permits employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The link to read is in our bio. See Jordan Routliff pictured above. Thank you to Jordan for writing the article.

Never forget. Today we remember and honour those that lost their lives in the tragic terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. To those who were impacted by these tragic events, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. #neverforget #twintowers #memorial

Yesterday, the government of Canada announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) until September 30, 2020. To learn more tune in to our webinar on commercial leases on September 24. The link to register is here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BUTOOgtkSrS5YqmNJhsMGw #cecra #government #extension

COVID Commercial property webinar! Join Tanya Walker and Phil Taylor on September 24, for a webinar on navigating commercial property law in this pandemic. The link to register is here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BUTOOgtkSrS5YqmNJhsMGw #webinar #commercial #property #covid

Walker Law welcomes our articling student Natasha Papulkas. Natasha received her Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick in the spring of 2020. Before attending law school, Natasha received her BA from Wilfrid Laurier University. In Canada, most law students must complete an internship (called articling) in order to become a lawyer. To read more about Natasha, click here: https://www.tcwalkerlawyers.com/personnel/natasha-papulkas/ #student #articling #walkerlaw #welcome