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Since the publication of this blog in 2025, there has been a notable shift in how some municipalities are prosecuting speeding offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). In jurisdictions such [...]

If you hunt or fish in Ontario, the smartest thing you can do before the 2026 seasons begin is spend 15 minutes checking what’s changed — and what hasn’t, but still leads to charges every year. [...]

Bill C60 and the Future of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know in 2025 Ontario has introduced some of the most significant changes to the Residential [...]

In recent years, many Ontario municipalities — particularly in regions such as York, Peel, Toronto, and Waterloo — have increasingly relied on certified evidence to prosecute traffic offences [...]

The air’s getting cooler, the leaves are turning, and that can only mean one thing — Ontario’s 2025 hunting season is here. Whether you’re heading out for moose, deer, turkey, or small game, [...]

Citation: 2015canlii9420 Turntable Restaurant In a legal battle where the odds often seem stacked against small businesses, paralegal Peter Swales showcased the pivotal role of meticulous [...]

CITATION: Sajan v. York (Regional Municipality), 2019 ONCJ 315 DATE: 2019·05·10 In the fast-paced world of Provincial Offences Court, a traffic ticket can feel like an open-and-shut case. For [...]

Canlii Citation: 2009canlii47539 Anatomy of a Win: How a Skilled Paralegal Beat the AGCO Few paralegals have had as much success as Peter Swales at the License Appeals Tribunals, Alcohol and [...]

FILE: 9120/AGRPPA CASE NAME: 9120 v. Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming Canlii: 2015canlii9420 Peter Swales is one of the only paralegals in Ontario published in multiple levels of court and various [...]

How Peter Swales and His Team Offer Superior Representation for Liquor License Act Offences Running a restaurant or bar in Ontario is no small feat. Owners must navigate a labyrinth of [...]