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HCLA Hellenic Youth Seminar: Tuesday March 28, 2023

The HCLA is committed to promoting legal education in the Hellenic Community and is proud to offer the education seminar “Intro to the Canadian Legal System for Hellenic Youth” on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The virtual seminar will provide an overview of the legal system in Canada, including the constitutional framework, court structure and litigation process from a practitioner’s perspective and will focus on civil litigation with an emphasis on corporate/commercial matters and on the criminal legal system.

The session is intended for Hellenic youth in Grades 9 through to University/College level, who may be interested in learning more about the legal system in Canada. There is no cost to attend the webinar.

If you are aware of any Hellenic Youth who may be interested in participating in the seminar, we kindly ask that you forward the enclosed flyer to their attention. Participants are encouraged to RSVP to the HCLA email by Friday, March 24, 2023. Please title your email "HCLA Hellenic Youth Seminar RSVP".

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Tolling Agreements

Coming up on a limitations deadline? Not sure? Agree to a tolling agreement pursuant to the Limitations Act, RSO, 2002. A tolling agreement is used to pause the clock on the limitation period applicable to your case. For more information on these types of agreements, and how they are used, contact us, or visit our website.

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