Law Society of Upper Canada

Brief: Law Society of Upper Canada v. Gavris, 2015 ONLSTH 144. Purpose: The Law Society of Upper Canada brought an action against Mr. Yuir Garvis to the Law Society Tribunal. The Tribunal had to determine if professional misconduct occurred and if Mr. Garvis had reasonable grounds for an adjournment. Facts: Law Society investigators sent 6 letters to Mr. Garvis and contacted him by telephone regarding two misconduct issues. The first accusation consisted of Mr. Garvis fraudulently obtaining a power of attorney, transferring title property to himself, and interfering with the sale of a property. The second accusation consisted of Mr. Garvis mishandling trust funds and acting outside the paralegal scope of practice. Mr. Garvis, received…

It is a well known fact that taxes were introduced into Canada in order to support the soldiers fighting overseas during World War I. However, the charging of taxes did not end when the war did. Canada continued to charge its citizens taxes after the war and until the present day. Taxes and the laws surrounding them affect almost every single person in the country of Canada, whether it be incorporated companies, organizations, legal representatives or the average working person. The Canada…

Within a few years of Lawrence arriving the Colony of Quebec split into Upper and Lower Canada. Upper Canada’s (to be Ontario) first Lieutenant Governor was John Graves Simcoe and one of his many concerns was the threat posed by the newly minted United States and that they may, in the future want to annex the Canadas. He added to the population of Upper Canada by augmenting the regulations to include disaffected Americans that were not Loyalists. Hence, the population in and around the Niagara…

cholera. A new epidemic had just arrived in England in 1831. Like Robinson it was set to go to the New World on the next available sail. Undaunted by the dangers, known and unknown, and indeed likely enlivened by them, Robinson became a stowaway. Watching the effects of this momentous decision was another special boy. Nine year old Moses would not forget his bold older nephew and certainly not his spirit. Once abound on a sailing ship Robinson escaped the fate of transportation. He had,…

I had completed two university degrees. I had an excellent job in a downtown high-rise. However, I was not satisfied with the so-called status quo. I needed to measure life my way, so I became a headhunter because it encompassed the areas of business, law, ethics and the human condition. For nearly a decade, I placed executives within Fortune 500 and start-up software companies. I had a behind the scenes look at the new technologies that, quite literally, were transforming society. This exposure…

I do enjoy challenges, furthermore, I love to win. As suggested by the text, even if I am successful at completing a task the sense of not being the best often leaves me with a feeling of self-loathing. I want to be the best at everything I set out to do. I need that sense of winning even when there is no contest or others to compare myself to. In my opinion, having the achiever and competition strengths defines who I am. I plan to apply this strength as I continue in my career. Law enforcement…

She was my only grandmother I met and actually got to know. Earlier this year my grandmother passed away but I was blessed by being able to spend the last few years with her. She always was always caring, positive, and supportive of everything I did. My grandmother made me appreciate more being in this country and always spoke of how fortunate we were to live in such an amazing country. She always pushed me to be a better person and take advantage of the opportunities I have. She always believed…

settlers and ancestors. The 10,000 United Empire Loyalist who settled in what was western Quebec played a huge role in shaping Canada’s politics and culture into what we know today. This region they settled they would later become Ontario, and the industrial hub of Canada. The affects of these people can be felt to this present day with the structure of government and society. When the Loyalist came to Canada, they in fact influenced the way Canadians institutions and roles, the reason for…

was a passionate politician whose encouragement of reformatting the government in Upper Canada carried him into prominence at a time when change was typically sought after by many people (Armstrong and Stagg). The thought of absolute power was phasing out, and Mackenzie’s idea of responsible government became very appealing among many. William Lyon Mackenzie has played a very important role in Canada’s history, whether it has been his fight against the Family Compact, his effort in the Upper…

In Acts of Resistance: Black Men and Women Engage Slavery in Upper Canada, Cooper examines the history of slavery in Upper Canada, particularly enslaved Africans. Cooper’s analysis shines light on the history of slavery that is often forgotten but has led to the abolishment of slavery in Canada. Her analysis centers around slavery based on the notion of gender and race and the story of an enslaved African woman, Chloe Cooley, who resisted to be sold in 1793. Through Cooper’s analysis, it is seen…