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Some Tips for Landlords (Rental Contract Suggestions)
Some Tips for Landlords
Rental Contract Suggestions
The process for a remote online notary is easy. We are here to help you in all of the steps.
You just need to join an audio-video conference. then we will check your identification based on authentication method. Your Electronic Notary will be there to assist you if you run into any difficulties.
One of the top online notaries public will be with you immediately after you schedule your online notary appointment
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- 1. Contact Us
- 2. Upload Your Document
- 3. Validate Your ID
- 4. Video Meeting
- 5. e-Sign
- 6. Done !!!
Get a consultation from a lawyer or paralegal first
If you want to serve your tenants a notice, get a consultation from a lawyer or paralegal first. A lot of case are tossed out at the Landlord and Tenant Board because the landlord made one, tiny mistake on the notice for that they served to the tenant.
Some advice to new LLs
Here’s Some advice to new LLs or prospective LLs:
1. The learning curve for LLs is steep. LLs should choose TTs VERY CAREFULLY, checking the authenticity of every document given thoroughly, calling references and taking the time needed to determine if the TT is a good fit.
2. Check an Ontario Driver’s License here https://www.dlc.rus.mto.gov.on.ca/dlc/…
How to interpret an Ontario Driver’s License:
• The picture should match the person in front of you of course.
• The last 6 digits of a driver’s license are the Y-YMMDD of the birthday.
• The MM of a female licence is 50 higher. So a man born on Jan. 1 is 0101 a female is 5101.
• The first letter of a driver’s licence is the same as the first letter of the last name.
• The year month and date of birth are under the photo.
• Drivers under 19 have an extra line that says when they turn 19.
3. Check TTs names, their previous addresses and LL names SEPARATELY on canlii.org- this will help a LL screen out TTs that have a prior history of LTB hearings and eviction orders – although the canlii.org database is not conclusive or up to date, it takes 5 minutes to check names, and addresses
4. One of the common problems with two family homes is that noise penetrates from one unit to the other and then the complaints start or the temperatures are hard to manage (too hot/too cold). LL should ensure he/she has met and surpassed the insulation requirements and sound barriers between the units.
5. Know that the LL absolutely cannot control how many people are going to be living in the units once the keys are handed over . TTs will have the legal right to have short or long term paying or non-paying guests for as long as they like WITHOUT LL permission.
6. Advisable to make utilities extra (do not make rent inclusive) and apportion them according to the RTA by the sq ft of the units or if the units are similar in size, divide the utilities equally 50% each.
7. Parking – if it makes sense, LL should designate a number to the parking spots so there is no disagreement on who gets what spot. i.e. Upper unit – Parking #1, Lower Unit – Parking #2
8. Any amenity a LL offers from Day 1 cannot be taken away unless the LL offers a rent abatement i.e. internet, backyard, garage, storage shed, laundry, etc.
9. Strongly recommend a LL makes a one time purchase of OSL addenda written by paralegals and lawyers that protect LLs above and beyond the standard lease.
In no particular order: Harry Fine, Paralegal
LPMA London Property Management Association
9. Recommend LL make TT liability insurance MANDATORY in the OSL and must receive a copy as proof of it BEFORE keys are handed over. If insurance is required, and the TTs do not have it or cancel it, this is a legal reason to file an application for eviction.
10. Review the Residential Tenancies Act thoroughly.
11. A LL in Ontario must use the Ontario Standard Lease. https://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=2229E&NO=047-2229E
12. Tenants have security of tenure in Ontario. Once a LL hands over keys, the TT cannot be evicted except by order of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and for a legal reason. https://ontariolandlordandtenantlaw.blogspot.com/…/what…
13. Understanding the framework of where and how to resolve issues when they happen in the LL/TT relationship is important. Know that the LTB is the tribunal that all claims go through from both LLs and TTs and that the scheduling at the moment is about 6 months plus to get a hearing and then another month or more to get the actual written order from the LTB Member. So if things go bad, you need to have a minimum of the equivalent of a year’s worth of financial resources (in rental income) to avoid having to borrow money or extend financing. https://tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/help-for-landlords/
14. Rent increases for properties occupied as residential ON OR AFTER Nov 15 2018 are NOT rent controlled which means the LL can increase rent above the provincial guidelines every 12 months using the N2 and 90 days notice https://tribunalsontario.ca/…/N2%20instructions_final…
15. Rent increases for properties occupied as residential BEFORE Nov 15 208 ARE RENT CONTROLLED and can be increased using the N1 with 90 days notice once every 12 months. The annual max rent increase allowed is determined by the provincial government. https://tribunalsontario.ca/…/N1%20instructions_final…
credit check
A credit check, while important, is not always a definitive picture as to a tenant’s finances. Some may have a large balance on their cards that they are working to bring down, or a similar situation that impacts their score. My tenants have a terrible score but have never missed a payment. Some people just need help, don’t forget to be human. That’s the part too many of the slumlords in this group forget.
in some cases, other laws and regulations must be applied
in fact, some document needs some compliance with the law prior to Notarization
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in some cases, other laws and regulations must be applied
in fact, some document needs some compliance with the law prior to Notarization
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Notary Services
Authentication & Legalization
The procedures needed to make papers notarized in Canada valid for use outside of Canada include authentication and legalisation. This is the equivalent to apostille, which is not conducted in Canada.
Riolaw Notary’s authentication and legalisation services for international documents. We offer you with all procedures – notarization, authentication and legalisation – rapidly and easily. – our experienced Authentication and Legalization Specialists can do it all for you!
HOW DOES IT WORKS?
To notarize your documents, arrange a meeting with one of our Authentication and Legalization Specialists. not within Canada? We can arrange to have your documents mailed to us, no problem.
Your documents get authenticated by the Authentication and Legalization Specialist at Official Document Services or Global Affairs Canada.
The Authentication and Legalization Specialist legalizes your documents at the embassy or consulate.
We return your documents to you in person or by mail after they have been notarized, authenticated, or legalised.
CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION
- 1. Contact Us
- 2. Deliver Documents
- 3. Notarization
- 4. Authentication
- 5. Legalization
- 6. Done !
After a document is authenticated, Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa or Official Document Services in Toronto verifies the notary’s stamp and signature and issues a certificate of authenticity.
After document is legalized, the consulate or embassy of the country in which the document is to be used verifies the certificate of authenticity of Global Affairs Canada or Official Document Services.
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in some cases, other laws and regulations must be applied
in fact, some document needs some compliance with the law prior to Notarization
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Online Notary Services (NOT AVAILABLE NOW)
notarize your affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents fast, easily and securely
The process for a remote online notary is easy. We are here to help you in all of the steps.
You just need to join an audio-video conference. then we will check your identification based on authentication method. Your Electronic Notary will be there to assist you if you run into any difficulties.
One of the top online notaries public will be with you immediately after you schedule your online notary appointment
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- 1. Contact Us
- 2. Upload Your Document
- 3. Validate Your ID
- 4. Video Meeting
- 5. e-Sign
- 6. Done !!!
in some cases, other laws and regulations must be applied
in fact, some document needs some compliance with the law prior to Notarization
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IMPORTANT* - CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES AND STANDARD SIGNATURE WITNESS (Travel Consents, letters etc) NEED IN PERSON APPOINTMENTS. ONLY AFFIDAVITS AND STATUTORY DECLARATIONS CAN BE DONE ONLINE.
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List of Notary Services
Commissioners for taking affidavits (sometimes referred to as commissioners of oaths) take affidavits or declarations by asking you to swear or affirm that what is in a document is true.
In Ontario, they’re regulated under the Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act.
A Notary Public has all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits and, can verify that signatures, marks and copies of documents are true or genuine. Notaries are regulated under the Notaries Act . Every lawyer and paralegal in Ontario is also automatically a commissioner for taking affidavits. for more information click here
Affidavits, Oaths and Sworn Statements
we provide full service of any affidavit, oath, or sworn statement, including:
- OSAP affidavits, including sole support
- affidavit of ownership vehicle
- Sworn Statements for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in the Province of Ontario
- Affidavits of ownership for pleasure craft, boats, snowmobiles and scooters
- Affidavits for insurance claims
- Affidavits of service, including Form 6B Affidavit of Service
- Sworn Statements for Family Gift of a Used Vehicle in the Province of Ontario
- Sworn statements for Ministry of Transportation Registration Identification Number and business vehicle registration in Ontario
- Form 36 Affidavits of Divorce
- OSAP affidavits, including sole support status, common law status and marital status
- Affidavits of marital status, including separation and common law relationships
- Consent to travel letters for children traveling abroad
- Affidavits of single status
- Affidavits of identity / one and the same person
- Affidavits of name split
- Form 74.8 Affidavit of Execution of Will or Codicil
Statutory Declaration
- Statutory declarations confirming identity
- Statutory declarations of marital status
- Statutory declarations regarding ownership of property
- Statutory declarations for professional accreditation and licensing
- Statutory declarations regarding lost, stolen or damaged passports
- Form PPTC 132 Statutory Declarations in Lieu of Guarantor for Passports
- Statutory declarations for sex or gender designation on government documents for adults and children, including Statutory Declaration for Change of Sex Designation on a Birth Registration
- Statutory declarations for Statements in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
- IMM5409E Statutory Declaration of Common Law Status
- IMM 0006E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration (Extended Family Members)
- IMM 0016E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration for the Parent of a Minor
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Wills and powers of attorney cannot be drafted by us.
WE ALLOWED TO NOTARIZED YOUR DRAFTED (WRITTEN) WILL or POWER OF ATTORNEY
- Wills
- Form 74.8 Affidavit of Execution of Will or Codicil
- Powers of attorney for personal care
- Continuing powers of attorney for property
- International powers of attorney
Verifying Signatures and Identities
- Security clearance verification and identification, including CPIC checks, employment background checks, and Hire Right forms
- Certifying true likeness in photographs and identification documents
- Life certificates, proof of life certificates and certificates of existence
Agreements
- Sale and purchase agreements for property and real estate in and outside Canada
- Separation agreements
- Custody agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
- Lease and rental agreements
- Promissory notes
- Contracts
- Waivers and final releases
Professional Licensing and Registration Applications
- Law Society of Ontario Lawyer Licensing Process Application
- Law Society of Ontario Paralegal Licensing Process Application
- Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons Applications for Certificate of Registration
- Ontario College of Optometrists’ Applications for Certificates of Registration
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario Registered Psychotherapist Application
- College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario Application for Registration
- National Dental Examination Board of Canada Certification Process Application
- National Dental Examination Board of Canada Equivalency Process Application
- Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Registration Application
- Medical Council of Canada Certified Identity Confirmation and Application
Ontario Court Forms
- Form 6B Affidavit of Service
- Form 14A Affidavit (General)
- Form 23C Affidavit for Uncontested Trial
- Form 26A Affidavit of Enforcement Expenses
- Form 26B Affidavit for Filing Domestic Contract with Court
- Form 36 Affidavit for Divorce
- and all other court forms
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Forms
We can notarize IRCC forms and other immigration documents, including:
- Letters of invitation
- IMM5409E Statutory Declaration of Common Law Status
- IMM 0006E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration (Extended Family Members)
- IMM 0016E Application for Authorization and Statutory Declaration for the Parent of a Minor
- IMM 5646 Custodian Declaration Form
- Statutory declarations of identity
- IRM 0005 Statutory Declaration to Reclaim an Indigenous Name on Canadian Citizenship Certificates or Permanent Resident Cards
- Form PPTC 203E Declarations Concerning a Lost, Stolen, Inaccessible, Damaged or Found Canadian Travel Document
- Form PPTC 132 Statutory Declarations in Lieu of Guarantor for Passports
Certified Copy of Original Document
certify true copies of any document, including:
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Birth certificates
- Drivers’ licences
- Passports
- University and college transcripts
- Elementary and secondary school report cards
- Degrees, diplomas and certificates
- Utility bills
- Bank records
- Articles of incorporation
- Corporate documents
in some cases, other laws and regulations must be applied
in fact, some document needs some compliance with the law prior to Notarization
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Price list
We are committed Affordable Fee as our Target
Notarization and Commissioning
Including: Statutory declarations, affidavits, letters and certified and much more…
in person Services
The first notarization costs $35 (including the notary’s stamp and signature), and each additional costs $20
online Services
The first notarization costs $30 (including the notary’s stamp and signature), and each additional costs $20
mobile Services
The first notarization costs $35 (including the notary’s stamp and signature), and each additional costs $20
Transportation fee is started from $70 to $110 available all entire Greater Toronto Area
Authentication and Legalization
Authentication
- $100 and up
- Plus any applicable Official Document Services fees
- Plus shipping costs and any applicable Global Affairs Canada fee
Legalization
- $125 and up
- Plus shipping costs
Plus any applicable consulate / embassy fees
Additional Witnesses
We can provide the witness If your document requires a witness in addition to the notary
Witnesses
$35
Mailing Services
Your notarized documents can be shipped to a third party anywhere in the world, including Canada and the United States.
mailing/shipping
$20 plus the cost of mailing / shipping
Holiday Service
we open by appointment only for Statutory and all other type of holiday
appointment on holidays
$30 we are available on holidays ($30 extra fee is for accommodation)
Affidavits of Vehicle Ownership
Affidavits of Vehicle Ownership
An affidavit of ownership is a sworn declaration that details when and from whom you bought the used car, as well as the reason you are unable to produce a bill of sale or other documentation proving your ownership. Used vehicle ownership affidavits must be signed in front of a notary public or affidavit commissioner.
We do NOTARIZE Affidavits of Vehicle Ownership
An affidavit of ownership is a sworn declaration that details when and from whom you bought the used car, as well as the reason you are unable to produce a bill of sale or other documentation proving your ownership. Used vehicle ownership affidavits must be signed in front of a notary public or affidavit commissioner.
we accept
HTA offences
The affidavit should include:
Your name and address
The vehicle type and VIN number
The seller’s name
The date you purchased it
The purchase price
Why you don’t have a bill of sale:
If the seller did not provide one, you should explain what efforts you made to get a bill of sale and why you were not successful in getting one
If the bill of sale was lost or destroyed, you should explain how this happened
How could I verify if I require an ownership affidavit?
In Ontario, you have six days from the time of purchase to register a secondhand car with Service Ontario.
You must bring certain documentation and information to a Service Ontario centre in order to register the vehicle:
Required Document for Registering a Vehicle in Ontario
proof of insurance
your Ontario Driver’s Licence
used vehicle information package (UVIP)
bill of Sale (you can use the bottom of the used vehicle information package, as there is a section specifically for this)
Safety Standards Certificate (SSC), if applicable
owner’s permit with the completed Application for Transfer portion on the back
odometer reading information
If you don’t have a bill of sale, you can give Service Ontario a notarized affidavit of ownership explaining when you bought the car and why you’re unable to produce one.
What if I don’t have the seller’s information?
It’s alright if you don’t know the seller’s name or contact information! A Used Vehicle Information Package is available for purchase from Service Ontario. All former owners’ information is contained in the Used Vehicle Information Package. The Service Ontario website offers a Used Vehicle Information Package for $20: Package of Information about Used Vehicles
Time Limitation in Medical malpractice
Time Limitation Periods in Medical Malpractice
In Ontario, there is a limited time barrier in which a victim of someone else’s negligence or mistake can bring a personal injury or medical malpractice claim. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently dismissed a malpractice claim submitted this year for damages related to a procedure done in 2004.
Let’s explore the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Ontario in light of that court ruling.
Limitation Period
The Limitations Act of Ontario establishes deadlines for potential plaintiffs to file their claims in civil cases. The court is likely to dismiss an action when it is filed after the limitation time has passed.
There are limitations periods in place to protect possible defendants. A person in Ontario is not have to live in constant fear of legal repercussions even if they have done a careless conduct, according to the province’s legal system.
Generally, there is a two year period in which a patient can bring a legal action for medical or dental negligence. This is referred to as the limitation period. Unfortunately, developments in the law in Ontario may allow that time period to be extended when a health care professional is providing remedial or corrective treatment. This potential extension of the limitation period is another reason health care professionals ought to think twice before continuing to treat patients after complications occur.
The Two-Year Limitation Period
The basic limitation period for civil lawsuits in Ontario, including medical malpractice claims, is two years. Thus, a patient who suffers an injury has two years to file a claim against their healthcare professional from the date of the injury or from the day the patient first learned of the injury.
The two-year limitation period has a few exceptions, but the most significant ones concerns are young plaintiffs and injured people who lack the ability (physically or mentally) to commence a claim on their own. The two-year limitation period will not start running if the injury victim was under the age of 18 when they were hurt. The limitation period does not apply if a person is incapable, while they are incapacitated and are not represented by a Litigation Guardian.
The 15-Year Limitation Period
Although there are certain exceptions to the two-year time barrier limitation deadline, Ontario courts usually never approve claims based on injuries that happened more than 15 years ago. for example, In the case of Taylor v. David, the plaintiff, Andrea Theresa Taylor, sought damages for injuries brought on by a jaw operation carried out at Mississauga’s Trillium Health Centre for more than 17 years by doctors Lesley David and Larry Raley.
the plaintiff attempted to justify her delayed filing by claiming that the defendants had failed to disclose her medical records, and her physical and mental health prevented her from commencing legal procedures, so her son, was also deserved compensation, also she claimed that he was also owed compensation, was a minor when the surgery took place.
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Case laws
Brown v. Baum
In Brown v. Baum, a patient who developed fat necrosis after breast reduction surgery due to obesity and ongoing smoking (against medical advice) sued her plastic surgeon alleging absence of informed consent. Remedial treatment, consisting of seven procedures by Dr. Baum, eventually produced an acceptable aesthetic result fifteen months after the initial operation. Ms. Brown commenced her legal action just under two years after the last surgery. Dr. Baum sought to have it dismissed on the ground the two year limitation period had passed, as the legal action was commenced more than two years after the patient knew all the facts on which her case was based, i.e. when she knew of the fat necrosis following the first surgery.
The plaintiff admitted she believed Dr. Baum had done something wrong within months of the first procedure and that she was gathering evidence for a potential legal action from the outset. However, the judge dismissed Dr. Baum’s argument that the two year limitation period had passed and accepted the plaintiff’s argument that the limitation period did not start to run until remedial treatment was concluded because it would not have been appropriate for her to sue Dr. Baum before his attempts to correct the problems created by his first surgery had been exhausted. This was a precedent setting decision.
Taylor v. David,
Although there are certain exceptions to the two-year time barrier limitation deadline, Ontario courts usually never approve claims based on injuries that happened more than 15 years ago. for example, In the case of Taylor v. David, the plaintiff, Andrea Theresa Taylor, sought damages for injuries brought on by a jaw operation carried out at Mississauga’s Trillium Health Centre for more than 17 years by doctors Lesley David and Larry Raley.
the plaintiff attempted to justify her delayed filing by claiming that the defendants had failed to disclose her medical records, and her physical and mental health prevented her from commencing legal procedures, so her son, was also deserved compensation, also she claimed that he was also owed compensation, was a minor when the surgery took place.
C-G v. R
The above principle was taken a step further in a dental malpractice case involving failed bridgework. In C-G v. R, the patient experienced continued breakage of her maxillary and mandibular porcelain bridges. In September 2011, she threatened to consult a lawyer and sue if Dr. R did not provide a refund. She repeated her insistence on a refund at an appointment a week later and added a demand that Dr. R provide her lifelong treatment free of charge. Dr. R said he would think it over but never provided the refund.
When Ms. C-G next attended in November 2011, her maxillary bridge was failing and she wanted it re-cemented. Dr. R advised that she needed dentures but eventually gave in to her demands. What followed was a series of visits over 11 months during which Ms. C-G demanded re-cementation and Dr. R capitulated, all the while making it clear the treatment was doomed to fail.
After Ms. C-G started a legal action against Dr. R in June 2014, Dr. R sought a dismissal on the ground that Ms. C-G had “discovered” her claim when she threatened to sue in September 2011 and the limitation period had therefore expired in September 2013, nine months before her legal action was issued.
Despite the fact that Ms. C-G articulated concerns about Dr. R’s treatment in September 2011 and the care provided after that was clearly not remedial in nature, the court found that the time for commencing an action did not start until Dr. R last touched one of the bridges in October 2012.
Outcomes
These judgments represent a significant change in the law regarding limitations periods. Based on the “discoverability” principle, there is less certainty about when a limitation period has expired and greater scope for discretion. As a result, when medical professionals attempt to assist their patients by providing further care in the event of an unsatisfactory clinical result, they are extending the window of opportunity for patients to sue them for negligence.
Dr. R case shows, merely treating the patient for the same condition may suspend the limitation period. In no circumstances should a patient be abandoned mid-treatment or denied emergency care. However, as Brown v. Baum demonstrates, one cannot assume that diligently trying to satisfy a patient will prevent a lawsuit, even if such efforts are ultimately successful.
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Stunt Driving In Ontario
In Ontario, stunt driving is unlawful. Additionally, it’s really risky. The consequences of being detected can include expensive fines and changes to your vehicle insurance. Despite the fact that the rule has been there for a while, many drivers aren’t clear about what constitutes a violation or what the consequences are.
Knowing what the government is doing to safeguard communities and how you can drive more safely is crucial as the numbers rise.
Updates to Ontario's Stunt Driving Regulations in July 2021
The MOMS Act (Moving Ontarians More Safely Act 2021), which goes into effect on July 1, 2021, has included new regulations to address reckless driving and enhance road safety. With this new legislation, drivers who participate in street racing and stunt driving will face extended license suspension and impoundment terms.
The most recent fees, fines, and punishments for stunt driving are listed below:
- Drivers who are caught engaging in street racing or stunt driving now face immediate penalties of a 30-day license suspension and a 14-day car impoundment, up from the previous seven-day maximum.
- Stunt driving charges will be brought against anyone caught going more than 40 km/h over the speed limit where the top speed is less than 80 km/h.
- a fine of at least $2,000 and possibly much more
we accept
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What Recognizes as Stunt Driving?
Stunt driving is the act of excessive speeding, street racing, competition, and participating in risky driving techniques while operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway in Ontario. Driving is reckless and endangers other people. Even for a first offence, there are severe penalties.
There was a 35% rise in speeding fines between March 15 and March 31, 2020. A total of 65 tickets were given out to motorists who exceeded the speed limit by more than 50 km/h.
It’s crucial to understand that driving stunts don’t just involve speeding. With springs, styling upgrades, or high-performance motors, drivers add illegal or enhanced automotive modifications to maximise performance.
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act’s Section 172(1) states the following:
“No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway in a race or contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager.”
The several driving manoeuvres that fall under the category of stunt driving are as follows:
Here are the many different driving actions that fall within the stunt driving category :
- 50 km/h or more over the speed limit where the limit is above 80 km/h.
- 40 km/h or more over the speed limit where the limit is 80 km/h or less.
- Driving at a speed of 150 km/h or more.
- Tire squealing, burnouts, or driving with the intention to cause some or all tires to lose traction.
- Cutting off another driver intentionally or driving too closely.
- Doing doughnuts, drifting, or driving a vehicle with the intention to spin.
- Not allowing other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians to pass, change directions, or have the right of way.
- Driving your vehicle while not in the driver’s seat (known as ghost riding the whip).
- Driving with a person in the trunk of your vehicle or an extra seat.
- Driving without regard for road conditions and driving circumstances.
- Popping wheelies or driving with the intention to lift some or all your tires from the surface.
- Careless driving without reasonable concern or attention for others or endangering others.
Even though you may not be performing stunts or racing, you can still face penalties related to stunt driving, including hitting the gas heavy when the light turns green and making a left before the other cars come through.
What would happen and what consequences If You were Found Guilty of Stunt Driving?
If you are convicted of stunt driving in Ontario, you could face the following driver’s license suspensions :
- First offence : minimum of one year but up to three years.
- Second offence : minimum of three years but up to 10 years.
- Third offence : lifetime suspension that may be reduced later — to be established by regulation.
- Fourth and subsequent offences : lifetime suspension.
As of January 2022, the Ontario government added $250 for a first offence, $350 for a second and $450 for a third within five years when motorists lose their licences.
Stunt driving is typically not a crime or a violation of the criminal code because it is covered by the Highway Traffic Act. However, it is still a very serious offence, and depending on the accident and the circumstances, you can be charged, fined, and sentenced to jail.
What Is Toronto's Street Racing Fine?
The practise of racing cars or motorcycles on public highways is known as “street racing.” In Toronto, street racing is a common occurrence at all hours of the day and night. The Gardiner Expressway, Spadina, and Don Valley Parkway also appear to be popular urban racetracks.
In the Greater Toronto Area in just one month of 2019, 304 drivers were charged for street racing on 400-series freeways. Police detained 19 persons in connection with street racing in North York during the outbreak.
Street racing in Toronto can result in penalties for stunt driving, including licence suspension, car seizure, and fines starting at $2,000, as well as other penalties.
Temporary Resident Permit
Temporary Resident Permit
Should I apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)?
Applying for a TRP is one of the more frequent inquiries.
ranging from family members seeking to temporarily reunite with family in Canada, to persons with medical and/or other inadmissibility issues that need to enter for humanitarian, social, or work purposes. This includes professional athletes, artists and emergency workers.
What is the purpose of a TRP?
TRPs are listed in section 24 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act IRPA and operate to soften the sometimes harsh consequences of the strict application of the IRPA, which surfaces in cases where there may be “compelling reasons” to allow a foreign national to enter or remain in Canada, despite inadmissibility or non-compliance. Basically, TRPs allow officers to respond to exceptional circumstances while meeting Canada’s social, humanitarian, and economic commitments. The following persons are eligible for a TRP:
Any person who is:
Inadmissible and seeking to come into Canada if an officer is of the opinion that it is justified in the circumstances;
in Canada and is inadmissible, subject to a report or reportable for violation of the Act, or does not otherwise meet the requirements of the Act;
not eligible for restoration of status.
When are TRPs granted?
In determining whether a TRP should be granted generally, officers are obligated to weigh the need and risk factors of each case. The In Land Processing Manual lists specific factors, some obligatory and some discretionary, that are to be considered in performing this assessment:
Officers must consider:
- the factors that make the person’s presence in Canada necessary (e.g., family ties, job qualifications, economic contribution, temporary attendance at an event);
- the intention of the legislation (e.g., protecting public health or the health care system).
The assessment may involve:
the essential purpose of the person’s presence in Canada;
the type/class of application and pertinent family composition, both in the home country and in Canada;
if medical treatment is involved, whether or not the treatment is reasonably available in Canada or elsewhere (comments on the relative costs/accessibility may be helpful), and anticipated effectiveness of treatment;
the tangible or intangible benefits which may accrue to the person concerned and to others; and
the identity of the sponsor (in a foreign national case) or host or employer (in a temporary resident case).
Where can I apply for a TRP and for how long?
TRPs may be issued at ports of entry and inland offices while permit extensions are only issued inland. Although certain applicants apply in person, most applicants apply in writing. An initial permit may be granted for a maximum of three years, and may be extended for another two years. Depending upon the reason for entry to Canada, the time request could be for as short as one day.
Written submissions on a TRP application should, therefore, provide a ‘‘needs versus risk” assessment emphasizing the pressing need for the person to enter or remain in Canada and demonstrating that the applicant poses a minimal risk to Canadians or no risk at all. It is important to be aware that a TRP is deemed cancelled when the permit holder leaves Canada, unless the document authorizes re-entry.
Is an interview required?
Interviews are usually necessary for serious inadmissibility or flagrant or intentional violations, or to assess credibility, merit, or risk and the degree of contrition. An interview may not be necessary if inadmissibility is on health or technical grounds and when credibility or merit is not an issue or where the inadmissibility involves one or two minor (summary) offences and five years has passed.