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Get guidance from a qualified lawyer who can help you understand your legal situation, your rights and the options available to you.
Expert legal advice, available 24/7. MPC members in good standing receive unlimited access to qualified lawyers who can answer questions on a wide range of personal legal matters.
Whether you're seeking legal advice or facing a challenge, the Legal Helpline connects you with a qualified lawyer who can help you better understand your legal rights under both provincial and federal laws in Canada.
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Legal Helpline lawyers can answer your questions and help you navigate legal issues, whether or not the situation is covered by your insurance policy.
Get guidance from a qualified lawyer who can help you understand your legal situation, your rights and the options available to you.
Receive guidance on personal legal matters and information to help you determine the appropriate next steps.
If your legal issue appears to be covered by your insurance policy, the lawyer will forward your information to the Claims Department, which will contact you to gather additional information or make a decision regarding coverage.
The Legal Helpline is available for personal use only. For questions related to mortgage lending, please consult your brokerage and/or errors and omissions insurance provider.
Legal Helpline lawyers cannot conduct case-specific research, review contracts or legal documents, draft letters, provide advice regarding insurance coverage, make decisions on a claim or respond to requests regarding the status of a claim.
Not sure when to use the Legal Helpline? Here are a few examples of personal legal questions you can discuss with a Legal Helpline lawyer.
“I hired a contractor to renovate my office kitchen, but the quality of the work is unsatisfactory. What can I do to resolve the situation?”
“What should I include in a contract for my graphic design business to help ensure I am paid properly?”
“I received a demand letter from a client who slipped and fell on my property. What are my next steps?”
“I want to terminate an employee, but I want to make sure I do it in accordance with the law. What steps should I follow?”
“My business is being audited by the Canada Revenue Agency. What steps should I take to help the process go as smoothly as possible?”
“The neighbouring business built a fence on my property and refuses to move it. What should I do?”
“I'd like to prepare a will. How should I proceed and what are the legal requirements?”
“The landscaper I hired went over budget and the work doesn't match what we agreed to. What can I do to resolve the situation?”
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