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Unclaimed Money in Canada: How to Search for Free
Canada Consumer

Unclaimed Money in Canada: How to Search for Free

How unclaimed money works in Canada: the free Bank of Canada registry, CRA uncashed cheques, and the four provincial programs in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and New Brunswick.

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Defamation Law in Canada: A Province-by-Province Guide
Canada Defamation Law

Defamation Law in Canada: A Province-by-Province Guide

Canada runs two defamation systems: common law everywhere except Quebec, and a fault-based civil code in Quebec. Deadlines are the urgent part, from six weeks in Ontario to one year in Quebec.

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Defamation Damages in Canada: What Courts Actually Award
Canada Defamation Law

Defamation Damages in Canada: What Courts Actually Award

Canadian defamation damages are uncapped, but the $1.6 million Hill v. Church of Scientology award is a ceiling-setting outlier. A peer-reviewed study puts the median award near $29,000.

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