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Monday, November 1, 2010
Court Decisions
Canada's Court System
Tier 1
Supreme Court of Canada
Tier 2
Federal Court of Appeal
Tier 3
Provincial Courts of Appeal
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Tier 4
Courts with inherent jurisdiction in addition to jurisdiction grated by federal and provincial statutes:
Federal Court of Canada
Tax Court of Canada
Provincial and Territorial Superior Courts of General Jurisdiction
Ontario- Superior Court of Justice
Civil; Criminal; Family; Small Claims
Ontario- Court of Justice
Provincial Courts with Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Administrative Tribunals
Immigration and Refugee Board
Tier 1
Supreme Court of Canada
Tier 2
Federal Court of Appeal
Tier 3
Provincial Courts of Appeal
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Tier 4
Courts with inherent jurisdiction in addition to jurisdiction grated by federal and provincial statutes:
Federal Court of Canada
Tax Court of Canada
Provincial and Territorial Superior Courts of General Jurisdiction
Ontario- Superior Court of Justice
Civil; Criminal; Family; Small Claims
Ontario- Court of Justice
Provincial Courts with Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Administrative Tribunals
Immigration and Refugee Board
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
What is the permitted scope of practice for paralegals?
The regulatory scheme set out in the Law Society's By-Law 4 permits paralegals to practise in what were already permitted areas of practice. Subsection 6 (2) authorizes licensed paralegals to represent someone:
- in Small Claims Court
- in the Ontario Court of Justice under the Provincial Offences Act
- on summary conviction offences where the maximum penalty does not exceed six months' imprisonment
- before administrative tribunals, including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
A person with a paralegal licence can do the following in the course of representing a client in any of the above-mentioned proceedings:
- give legal advice concerning legal interests, rights or responsibilities with respect to a proceeding or the subject matter of a proceeding
- draft or assist with drafting documents for use in a proceeding
- negotiate on behalf of a person who is a party to a proceeding.
As of May 1, 2007, paralegals are not permitted to appear in Family Court.
Other than under the supervision of a lawyer, paralegals may not provide legal services that only a lawyer may provide, such as drafting wills or handling real estate transactions or estates.
Paralegal Help: Car Accidents and Law Suites
Paralegals can assist you if you have been injured in
a car accident. They can assist you
with a Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) claim such as
income replacement or medical expenses (chiropractic or
physiotherapy treatments, for example). (However, you
should consult a lawyer if you have been seriously injured.)
Paralegals can assist you if you are suing someone or
being sued, if you have a case in
Small Claims Court. (For any civil litigation matter in the Superior Court
of Justice, you will need a lawyer to represent you.)
a car accident. They can assist you
with a Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) claim such as
income replacement or medical expenses (chiropractic or
physiotherapy treatments, for example). (However, you
should consult a lawyer if you have been seriously injured.)
Paralegals can assist you if you are suing someone or
being sued, if you have a case in
Small Claims Court. (For any civil litigation matter in the Superior Court
of Justice, you will need a lawyer to represent you.)
Important Websites
Regulating Bodies:
Law Society of Upper Canada
Rules of Practice and Procedure
Rules of Conduct
Professional Conduct Guidelines
Paralegal Bookkeeping guidelines
Government Departments
Department of Justice
Acts
Regulations
Tribunals
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Tribunal Organizations
Law Society of Upper Canada
Rules of Practice and Procedure
Rules of Conduct
Professional Conduct Guidelines
Paralegal Bookkeeping guidelines
Government Departments
Department of Justice
Acts
Regulations
Tribunals
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Tribunal Organizations
 | Canadian Council of Administrative Tribunals |
| Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators |
| Council on Tribunals - UK |
| Administrative Review Council - Australia |
Federal Tribunals
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Alberta Tribunals
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British Columbia Tribunals
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Manitoba Tribunals
| Human Rights Commission |
| Pension Commission |
| Workers Compensation Board |
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New Brunswick Tribunals
| N.B. Human Rights Commission |
| Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission |
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Newfoundland Tribunals
| Human Rights Commission |
| Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission |
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Nova Scotia Tribunals
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Ontario Tribunals
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Prince Edward Island Tribunals
| Human Rights Commission |
| Workers' Compensation Board |
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Quebec Tribunals
| Linked Index of Quebec Tribunals |
| Human Rights Tribunal |
| Quebec Securities Commission |
| Workers' Compensation Board |
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Saskatchewan Tribunals
| Human Rights Commission |
| Liquor and Gaming Authority |
| Municipal Board |
| Workers' Compensation Board |
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Yukon Tribunals
| Forest Commission |
| Surface Rights Board |
| Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board |
| Yukon Government Home Page |
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Northwest Territories Tribunals
| Northwest Territories Government Home Page |
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Nunavut Tribunals
| Nunavut Planning Commission |
| Nunavut Government Home Page |
| Water Board |
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