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When it comes to family law in British Columbia, the distinction between being in a common-law relationship, commonly referred to as a marriage-like relationship, and simply cohabitating can have significant implications.
While this article doesn’t attempt to deal with all the possible ways for startups to seek investment, it aims to provide some general guidance on what founders may want to consider when deciding the best approach to take in launching their product, service or app.
When purchasing insurance, it is important to purchase coverage that meets your needs. In British Columbia, motor vehicle insurance is regulated and provided by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”).
The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act The Government of British Columbia has taken significant steps to address the province’s housing crisis with the passage of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.
One of the most important parts of insurance coverage is making sure that you are properly covered in the event of a loss. An insurance policy will usually only cover a certain amount, so making sure that your policy covers the replacement cost is essential to proper coverage.
Business interruption and business income insurance are meant to protect against monetary losses when your business temporarily comes to a halt. The purpose is to offset the losses you incur during the emergency.
Anyone who has lived through a winter in British Columbia (even relatively mild Vancouver) has encountered an icy sidewalk that was not cleared properly or at all. According to statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (https://www.cihi.ca/en), falls on ice are the most common cause of sport and winter injury hospitalizations in Canada, with over 8,800 reported hospitalizations from 2019 to 2020.
According to the Divorce Act, a breakdown of a marriage may be established when you and your spouse have ‘lived separate and apart’ for at least one year.
Employers may not think of domestic violence as a workplace issue. However, legislation across Canada creates obligations for employers in the workplace relating to domestic violence.
Co – Insurance clause is a policy wording to insure you as the policy holder insure to the true replacement cost of the property or at a least to minimum level in order not to be a co pay in a partial loss.
