Rick Danyliuk

A few columns ago, I talked about famous Canadian courtroom matters – big trials that garnered attention. The Robert Latimer case evoked strong feelings from people with varying viewpoints. Latimer obtained full parole at the end of November 2010, which brought his name back into the news. The Latimers farmed near Wilkie, Sask., where they […] Read more

Q:I am from Saskatchewan and wonder if lawyers can advertise. I go to other places and see all kinds of ads on TV, billboards and buses. What are the rules? A:For many years, the rule was that lawyers could not advertise because it was considered unseemly or undignified. This posed a problem for anyone wishing […] Read more

Many famous courtroom trials have occurred through history. Because our society is so media-driven, we tend to think of famous or noteworthy trials in American terms, such as Charles Manson, O.J. Simpson and the Lindbergh kidnappers. But there are many Canadian trials that are famous (and infamous). If it’s sex, drama, murder or important legal […] Read more

Q:With winter approaching, my spouse and I are thinking about a warm-weather holiday. However, last year we took one and it was bad. The resort was dirty, the food was horrible, and it was an unpleasant experience. Is there anything we can do about this? A:There are several things you can do. Booking holidays through […] Read more

Q:My daughter recently negotiated the purchase of a new SUV from our local dealer. They signed a sales agreement and she left $500 as a deposit. That night, the manager called her at home saying there was an error with the price and it was $3,000 more. She said she didn’t want the vehicle, and […] Read more

The Supreme Court of Canada has a fascinating case to address this fall. It deals with consent to sexual activities when no longer conscious. This is a sensitive subject but the case raises fascinating legal points for consideration. All this stems from a 2009 Ontario case. A couple was living together for an extended time […] Read more

Q:How are judges appointed? Is it politics or merit? A:It depends on the level of the court and the province. There are federal and provincial levels of court appointments. The federal attorney general/minister of justice appoints to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal and the Courts of Appeal […] Read more

I’m not a huge art aficionado. I have some pieces that I like, but I cannot pretend to be an expert. (My dogs playing poker is one of my favourites.) I recently came across some literature about art theft, and the black market in stolen art and artifacts, and it surprised me. The FBI has […] Read more

The law doesn’t keep up with science. There is often a lag between scientific developments and the advances made in science and technology. One such area is artificial or assisted human reproduction. Science was leaps and bounds ahead of the law, and the old laws didn’t do much to keep up with the evolving situation. […] Read more

Q:I am working for a big farmer. He pays me a flat amount, with no deductions for tax, Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan. I am having problems with the Canada Revenue Agency allowing my deductions. They say I am an employee. What is the test for determining this? A:It depends who is asking and […] Read more