Cariati Blog
Raising Awareness of Brain Injuries in March
Across Canada, March is National Brain Awareness Month. As always, the staff of Cariati Law supports any efforts to help prevent brain injury. In recognition of this health awareness campaign, the Saskatchewan…
New Research into Falls Aims to Prevent Senior Injuries
New efforts in Ontario hope to prevent fall-related injuries among senior citizens. An article detailing these efforts to keep older Canadians safe is available here. Senior citizens are at the…
Cariati Law Releases Informative Download on Marijuana Laws
In October 2018, recreational cannabis use became legal across Canada—currently only the second country to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide. While legalization has gone national, some activities—including impaired driving—remain prohibited. For…
Police Power to Compel Breathalyzer Tests Questioned
The validity of a new law in effect across Canada which allows police to conduct a breathalyzer test on any motorist at any time is now being called into question….
Hamilton, Ontario Reports Increased Number of Impaired Drivers Over Holiday Season
Police in Hamilton, Ontario warn the number of impaired drivers they have encountered over this past holiday season has risen compared to the same timeframe last year. An article detailing…
Distracted and Impaired Drivers Face Stiffer Penalties in 2019
The government of Ontario has now passed harsher penalties for impaired and distracted drivers—responding to advocates who have called for a crackdown in recent years. A detailed article on the…
Self-Driving Uber Vehicles Return to Toronto for Testing
Months after an Arizona woman struck and killed by an autonomous vehicle operated by Uber, the company has resumed testing in the city of Toronto. A detailed article on the…
Tough New Penalties for Impaired Drivers in Effect
In an attempt to make the roads safer for all drivers, a more-stringent set of penalties for drunk driving have recently gone into effect across Canada. An article on the…
New Provincial School Bus Law Could Set Tone Nationwide
In a move that could—with enough support—soon spread to other provinces, Prince Edward Island has implemented the nation’s strongest penalties for drivers who illegally pass a school bus. A full…
Oversight Lacking for Implanted Medical Devices in Canada
While millions of Canadians rely on surgically implanted medical devices, a recent investigation has discovered many surgical implants lack significant scientific evidence to prove their safety and efficacy. A detailed…