by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 23, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Shouldn’t Have to Dread Going to Work It is Sunday evening, and instead of winding down, you are already dreading Monday morning. Your manager has been belittling you in front of colleagues for months. You have been quietly cut out of meetings that directly affect...
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 23, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
Is the cheque your employer handed you on termination day actually what you are owed under Ontario law? For most employees in Midland, Innisfil, and across Simcoe County, the answer is no, and the gap between what was offered and what is legally required can be...
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 15, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Got a Termination Letter. Now What? Picture this: you've worked at the same Midland company for seven years. You've shown up, done your job, and built your life around that paycheque. Then one morning, your manager calls you in, hands you a letter, and tells you...
by Lisa Belcourt | Nov 5, 2025 | Civil Litigation, Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
Losing a Job Doesn’t Always Mean Losing Your Rights Losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences in your professional life. The uncertainty of income, reputation, and future prospects can feel overwhelming. Yet for many employees in Innisfil, job loss...
by Lisa Belcourt | Jan 12, 2025 | Reported Court Decisions
When it comes to navigating the procedure of statutory accident benefits hearings under the Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), the case of Armstrong v. Intact Insurance Company offers valuable insights. This 2024 LAT ruling showcases the significant challenges...
by Lisa Belcourt | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many Canadians enjoy winter outdoor activities, and snowmobiling has become quite popular for both families and individuals. According to Transport Canada, there are more than 700,000 registered snowmobiles and more than 160,000 km of snowmobile trails in Canada....
by Lisa Belcourt | Sep 11, 2014 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
On September 2, 2014, the Court of Appeal released its decision in Fernandes v. Penncorp Life Insurance Company. At trial, the judge awarded Mr. Fernandes past long-term disability benefits, $200,000 for punitive damages, $100,000 for aggravated damages (for mental...
by Lisa Belcourt | May 31, 2012 | News
If you happen to notice a few extra medical students around the Midland Penetang area next week, be sure to extend them a warm welcome! Ten students from the University of Toronto and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine will be visiting our area from June 4th -...
by Lisa Belcourt | May 15, 2012 | News, Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
This article written by Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, originally appeared in the April 27, 2012 issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.. Ms. Belcourt practices personal injury litigation in the northeast and central regions...
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 27, 2012 | Resources
This article, written by Lisa Belcourt, examines the role obligations under the Ontario Health and Safety Act may play when counsel are preparing their Examination for Discovery plan. Using the OHSA in Discovery (PDF)