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Exceptions to Ontario’s 2-Year Limitation Period: Complete Schedule of Special Limitation Periods
Most people involved in Ontario litigation know the general rule: you have two years to sue. Under section 4 of the Limitations Act, 2002, a proceeding must be commenced within…
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How to Calculate Limitation Period in Ontario (Step-by-Step)
If you’re thinking about suing someone in Ontario, the first question is always the same: how much time do I have? The answer comes from the Limitations Act, 2002, and…
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Toronto Court Wait Times – Winter 2026 Update
Courtready tracked the earliest available hearing dates for selected proceeding types in Toronto from November 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, using Courtready’s Toronto Court Dates Finder. Here are the key findings.…
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Legal News – Canada’s Air Passenger Complaint Backlog: A System Under Strain
Summary: Courtready analyzed 38,104 air passenger complaint outcomes published by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) from September 2023 to September 2025. The trend is worrying: the CTA is issuing fewer…
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How to Calculate Prejudgment Interest in Ontario
Courts add prejudgment interest to a damages award to reflect that time has passed. If someone should have paid you earlier, but you only receive the money later (after a…
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Rule 49 Offer to Settle Explained
Rule 49 Offers to Settle play a major role in Ontario civil cases. In simple terms, they affect who pays legal costs after a case ends. If one party makes…
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Why “Within the Airline’s Control” Determines Your Flight Delay Compensation
Flight delays feel arbitrary. Compensation in Canada does not. The law sets a strict test. You only qualify for compensation for inconvenience under Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations if three…
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Legal News – Ontario Judgment Interest Rates for Q1 2026
The Ontario Government has confirmed new judgment interest rates effective January 1, 2026, applying to Q1 2026 only (January 1 to March 31). For this quarter, prejudgment interest is 2.5%,…
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Someone Owes You Money in Ontario? Here’s What to Do Next
Hi, I’m Nimbus, Courtready’s very fluffy “intern”. When someone or a friend owes you money, inaction can cost you more than just frustration. In Ontario, clear steps can protect your…
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Holiday Flight Delays and Cancellations in Canada: Are You Entitled to Compensation?
The holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in Canada — and also one of the most delay-prone. Weather, staffing issues, and operational problems can quickly lead to…
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A Better Way to Calculate Litigation Deadlines in Ontario
Calculating litigation deadlines under Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure is rarely straightforward. To calculate a single deadline, you often need to cross-reference multiple sections of the Rules. You must check…
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Introducing Courtready’s Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation Calculator
Every year, thousands of Canadians face frustrating travel disruptions — long delays, last-minute cancellations, and confusing information about what airlines actually owe you. That’s why we built the Courtready’s Canada…
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Prejudgment and Postjudgment Interest in Ontario (Explained by Nimbus)
If you’ve ever been stuck waiting forever for someone to pay you back, you already understand the basic idea behind prejudgment and postjudgment interest. The law just gives those frustrations…
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Want to Sue Your Contractor in Ontario? Here’s How to Start.
Hi, I’m Nimbus, Courtready’s very fluffy “intern” and part-time renovation critic. If your home project has gone sideways and you’re wondering whether you can sue your contractor, here’s a clear,…
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Ontario Consumer Rights Made Simple (With Help from Nimbus)
Did you know that collection agencies in Ontario can’t call you on statutory holidays? Or that most gift cards can’t legally expire? Or that hitting reply all is still the…
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Confidently Navigate Ontario’s Small Claims Court with Courtready Academy
Introducing Courtready Academy! Our latest product aims to turn legalese into ease for everyday Canadians. The first video series focuses on Ontario’s Small Claims Court. It is available in English,…
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Coming Soon – Ontario Consumer Protection Series
Preview Session 1 of our free Ontario Consumer Protection Series from Courtready Academy below (Introduction to Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act): Preview Session 2 of our free Ontario Consumer Protection Series…
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FAQ — Toronto Court Dates Monitoring Tool
Q: What is it?This tool notifies you when certain types of court hearing dates become available in Toronto, Ontario. For example, let’s say you are looking to book a motion…
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Introducing Ontario’s First Interactive Judicial Regions Map
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Better days ahead for Toronto court delays?
Toronto court delays have been a significant issue. When we launched courtready.ca in June 2025, hearing dates bookable through the Toronto court’s Calendly system were 9 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 on average.…
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Our goal is to empower Canadians with the right tools and knowledge to navigate our justice system with confidence. Check out our free Ontario prejudgment and postjudgment interest calculator, Toronto hearing dates monitoring tool and Ontario judicial regions map!
You can also learn about how to navigate Ontario’s Small Claims Court and your rights as a consumer in Ontario with Courtready Academy!