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Differences Between a Lawyer and a Notary

This article is a simplified explanation of the various differences between lawyers and notaries in the province of British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For those who are unfamiliar with the legal system, the differences between a lawyer and notary aren’t always readily apparent. However, it’s important to understand the different services […]
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Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

With the housing market seemingly hotter than ever in our corner of Vancouver Island, some homeowners are considering selling their homes without the services of a realtor. This can sometimes be a great way to save money if you’re prepared to put in the work. It’s important to remember that whether or not you use […]
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Construction Adjudication: An Alternative Means of Resolving Payment Disputes

For many years, contractors facing long delays in receiving payment for work has been a significant problem in the construction industry across Canada. Currently in some provinces, the “pay when paid” clauses in contracts allow contractors to withhold payment to subcontractors until the contractor has received payment from the owner. Consequently, the Canadian construction industry […]
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Understanding Representation Agreements

In the province of British Columbia, a representation agreement allows for the appointment of a decision-maker to step in when a person has been determined to lack the capacity to decide on medical and personal care. This document allows you to appoint someone to legally enforce your choice to ‘pull the plug’ or accept or […]
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Vaccinations – What They Mean for the Workplace

The following article is a simplified interpretation of various aspects of employment law in British Columbia related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as associated effects on the safety of workplaces in the province. We advise readers to visit WorkSafeBC to gain a full understanding of how to best address safety concerns involving COVID-19 […]
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Celebrating 25 Years in Our Community

At Saanichton Law Group we are proud to serve our community the same way we have done for the last 25 years and counting. Founded in 1996, Saanichton Law Group has been providing Saanichton and the Greater Victoria area with legal services including wills & estates, representation agreements, real estate, power of attorney, mortgages, corporate […]
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