Enhancing Decision Writing: Top Tips for Tribunals
I recently presented tips and best practices on decision writing at the 9th Decision Writing Seminar put on by Federated Press in Ottawa. Here are the top tips for tribunals to enhance decision...
View ArticleTop Tips for Decision Writers, Part 1
I recently presented my “top tips” for decision writers at a decision writing seminar. I’ll set them all out in this next series of posts. The list is in no particular order. Read lots of decisions –...
View ArticleTop Tips for Decision Writers, Part 2
This is part of a series of posts based on a recent presentation I did on decision writing best practices. Tips 1 through 6 are here. 7. State your conclusion at or near the beginning of your...
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This is the third, and final, post of tips for decision writers, based on a recent presentation I did in Ottawa. 15 After writing, put the decision aside for a few days before doing a final review....
View ArticleThe business case for civility in the hearing room, Part 1
A recent federal report develops the business case for civility in the workplace. A summary of that report is available here. And a recent report out of the US has highlighted the health costs of...
View ArticleBest Practices for civil trials and relevance for tribunals
The Advocates’ Society has released a best practices guide for civil trials. It suggests that the guide is adaptable to tribunal proceedings as well. Brian Gover, the chair of the Advocates’ Society...
View ArticleCriminal convictions and administrative law: what can’t be considered
Tribunals are not permitted to look behind a criminal conviction but a recent decision of the Ontario Divisional Court is a lesson in what adverse inferences a tribunal is NOT permitted to draw from a...
View ArticleCriminal convictions and public employment
Public employees are held to a higher standard than employees in the private sector under the Criminal Code. Subsection 750(1) of the Criminal Code states: (1) Where a person is convicted of an...
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Gum Contouring or Grafting for a Shapely Grin
What is Gum Contouring? Gum contouring is a treatment performed by a dental specialist or by a cosmetic surgeon who gives shape to your gum line. The method of contouring the gum includes shaving off...
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Know about the golden principles of painting!
Do you want to complete your renovation plans before the snow season? If so, you need to follow certain important principles of painting to avoid various common mistakes. Plan your painting project in...
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Fence Posts For A Strong Fencing Foundation
Fencing is required to protect your farm or garden from intruders. It can be other animals or human intervention. But, for the fencing to be strong, the fence posts should be more robust. Fence posts...
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Is it possible to see success in the bidding war?
If you are planning to invest in the Canada real estate market, you have to be aware of the latest market prices and trends. Also, have a clear knowledge of the bidding wars in real estate. The...
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What is meant by the pediatric dentist?
Pediatric dentists focus on offering special dental care to teens and children. Teenagers and children go through several cycles of development and transformation before they touch the age of 18. So,...
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Benefits And Risks Of Buying Mail-Order Marijuana
Being in one of the first countries to legalize the use and sale of marijuana, Canadians have started to grow it in their backyard and sell it online. Buying mail order marijuana (MOM) is now easier...
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Is Professional Teeth Whitening Good For Me?
Everybody loves a white smile. In today’s world, the need to achieve a flawless, gleaming smile can be overwhelming. With the right corrective dental treatment, though, you will get those pearly...
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Insights into AC costs and the factors affecting their costs
Impending hot summers always have people rummaging incessantly through dozens of e-commerce sites to purchase the best ventilation products. But the hefty monthly bills and cost of the AC units often...
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Organized ways to make your house squeaky clean
Easy cleaning hacks: Five organized ways to make your house squeaky clean Your house is an outright mess, and you are still sitting on the couch wondering where to begin from or wishing for a magic...
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