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Car Accidents June 12th, 2025

1 Dead, 2 Seriously Hurt After Argyle Street Collision in Caledonia

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Hundreds of Canadian Firms Using EI Work-Sharing Program Amid Trade War

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the data and comprehensive resources for non-unionized employees affected by the Canada-US trade war.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Disability/Personal Injury June 12th, 2025

Manulife Life Insurance: Coverage, Rates & Claim Denials

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn about Manulife life insurance, policies, Manulife rates, and what to do if your claim is denied. Expert legal help across Canada.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Closing Hamilton Facility Amid US Trade War

By Lior Samfiru

It's unclear if affected staff will be laid off or given an opportunity to transfer to the company's Montreal location.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at ArcelorMittal Dofasco? Understand your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Disability/Personal Injury June 12th, 2025

Empire Life Short-Term Disability: 2025 Guide to Payments, Forms & Your Rights

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover how to apply for Empire Life short-term disability benefits, what forms to use, the waiting period, and what to do if…

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Disability/Personal Injury June 12th, 2025

Equitable Life Short-Term Disability: 2025 Guide to Payments, Forms & Your Rights

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover how to apply for Equitable Life short-term disability benefits, what forms to use, the waiting period, and what to do if…

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