LAWSIDE LEGAL SERVICES

10/02/2026

LTB UPDATE: Beginning October 5, 2026, Dispute Resolution Officers (DROs) will conduct Case Management Hearings for T6 applications.

During these proceedings, DROs will address applications that are withdrawn or abandoned, hear uncontested matters, and
make reasonable efforts to resolve contested issues through mediation. Applications that remain unresolved will be adjourned and scheduled for a merits hearing before an Adjudicator.

09/30/2026

Thank you for voting for Lawside Legal Services!

Proudly serving the residential tenancy community in Brampton and beyond. 🏠⚖️

Thank you for trusting Lawside Legal Services with your LTB matters!

09/30/2026

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters began in Williams Lake, British Columbia, on September 30, 2013. Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home, it serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into a nationally recognized movement, with individuals, organizations, and communities across Canada participating in acts of remembrance, reflection, and reconciliation each year.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

09/30/2026

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which called on the federal government, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to create a statutory holiday recognizing Survivors, their families, and communities while ensuring the history and legacy of residential schools are publicly remembered. Bill C-5, which established the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday, received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021.

09/08/2026

Why leave the outcome of your LTB matter to chance when you can leave it to Lawside??
📧Email [email protected] or DM to request a consultation.

09/07/2026

🗳️🇨🇦 BRAMPTON VOTES 2026! 🇨🇦🗳️

The 2026 Brampton Municipal Election is October 26, 2026 🏙️

Before you head out to vote, make sure you’re on the Voters’ List and know where you need to go to cast your ballot. 📋📍

✅ Check the Voters’ List
Eligible voters can visit brampton.ca/voters to:
🔹 Check their voter status
🔹 Verify or update their information
🔹 Register to be added to the Voters’ List if their name is missing

⏰ Online registration is available until 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2026.

📍 Find Your Voting Location
Use the City of Brampton’s online voting location tool to find out where you can vote during advance voting and on Voting Day.

👤 Who can vote?
You must generally be:
🇨🇦 A Canadian citizen
🎂 At least 18 years old on Voting Day
🏠 A resident of Brampton, OR a qualifying owner/tenant of property in Brampton (or their spouse).

⚠️ Remember: You must be on the Voters’ List to cast a ballot.

For information about voting dates and times, voting locations, acceptable identification, candidates and more, visit:

👉 brampton.ca/bramptonvotes

🗳️ Check your status. Know your voting location. Make your voice heard! 🇨🇦❤️

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day!

08/25/2026

The CCLA and CLA's factum in their joint constitutional challenge to the cash bail provisions in Ontario's Bill 75 can be read here: https://ccla.org/.../Factum-Applicants-CCLA-and-CLA-24...
The challenge will be argued before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Ave. in Toronto on Thursday, August 27 at 10 AM. Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is providing pro bono representation in this matter.

The CCLA and CLA's factum in our joint constitutional challenge to the cash bail provisions in Ontario's Bill 75 can be read here:https://ccla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Factum-Applicants-CCLA-and-CLA-24-AUG-2026_Redacted.pdf

The challenge will be argued before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Ave. in Toronto on Thursday, August 27 at 10 AM. Thank you to the team at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP for their exceptional pro bono representation in this matter.

08/17/2026

The City of Hamilton is seeking feedback from Landlords, Property Managers, Tenants, and the general public re the extension and expansion of the now permanent rental housing licensing program.

In August 2021, City Council approved a two-year Rental Housing Licensing pilot program for Wards 1, 8 and parts of Ward 14 in Hamilton. The pilot program required property owners of rental housing with those applicable areas to apply for a licence for each rented unit.

08/16/2026

🚨 MANDATORY CASH BAIL IS COMING TO ONTARIO AND A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE IS COMING WITH IT. ⚖️🇨🇦

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) are launching an urgent constitutional challenge to Ontario’s introduction of mandatory cash bail which takes effect August 17, 2026.

💰 Cash bail creates two tiers of justice:
One for those who can afford to pay, and another for everyone else.

What happens when an accused person is presumed innocent, but cannot afford the required cash?

👉 They may face penalties simply because they cannot pay.
👉 They may be unable to secure release because a surety cannot step up.
👉 And, overcrowded Ontario jails could become even more crowded.

⚠️ And this isn't limited to violent or repeat offenders.

Mandatory cash bail can affect first-time accused persons and people facing non-violent allegations — people who are presumed innocent and have not been convicted of anything.

The CLA and CCLA argue that mandatory cash bail is unconstitutional because:

📜 Criminal procedure is a matter of federal jurisdiction under the Constitution.

⚖️ The federal Criminal Code gives a justice discretion when deciding whether to require a security deposit.

🏛️ The province cannot simply rewrite federal criminal law.

🇨🇦 And importantly, section 11(e) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause.

Ontario already has mechanisms to address breaches of bail conditions, including seeking forfeiture of amounts pledged when conditions are violated.

So the question is:

Should access to liberty before trial depend on whether someone has enough money to pay? 💵⚖️

The accused is presumed innocent.

Justice should not come with a price tag.

🔴 Mandatory cash bail is unjust and the CCLA and CLA will argue that it is unconstitutional.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Criminal Lawyers’ Association will launch an urgent constitutional challenge next week against the introduction of mandatory cash bail by the province on August 17. Cash bail creates two tiers of justice: one for the rich, and the other for the rest of ...