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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

EI Sickness Benefits in Canada (2026 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Learn how EI sickness benefits work in Canada. Eligibility, forms, medical certificate, 26-week extension, and switching to regular EI.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 29th, 2025

“Needs to be Banned”: Tanning Beds Triple Skin Cancer Risk, 2025 Study Finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for cancer? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 29th, 2025

Type 2 Diabetics at Higher Risk of Developing Heart Failure, 2025 Study Claims

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for diabetes or heart disease? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 29th, 2025

Minimum Wage in Canada 2026: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about minimum wage laws in Canada, including federal and provincial rates, who they apply to, and your rights as an employee.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 23rd, 2025

“A Giant Step Forward”: Treatment Capable of Slowing Huntington’s Disease

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for Huntington's disease? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 22nd, 2025

Dozens of “Core” Genes Strongly Linked with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Study Finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for chronic fatigue syndrome? Understand your rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 19th, 2025

RCMP Officer Secures $55K in Amputee Coverage After Canada Life Denials

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin discussed the reversal with CBC News' Jackie McKay and explained why disability claim denials aren't set in stone.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 18th, 2025

“Window Sitting” Beneficial for People with Type 2 Diabetes, 2025 Study Claims

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for diabetes? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 18th, 2025

“Really Scared”: Chronic Pain Patients Reflect on Canada’s Drug Shortages

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for chronic pain? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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