January 2021

The Supreme Court case Bhasin v. Hrynew is a landmark case that imposed a common law doctrine of good faith on parties to a contract, which requires them to act honestly in performing their contractual obligations. In Bhasin v. Hrynew, Mr. Bhasin was a director of the Canadian American Financial Corporation (“Can-Am”). He was very...Read More

Title : Employment Law Webinar Date : January 21, 2021, at 12:00 p.m Description : Walker Law will host its first webinar in 2021 on employment law. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Employment Litigation LawRead More

In the recent case, Attzs v Saputo Dairy Products Canada, 2020 ONSC 5512, the Court shed further light on the standard that an employer must meet in order to justify a termination for cause, which means a justifiable reason for terminating the employee. The consequences to an employer for terminating an employee for a justified...Read More

Title: International Women’s Day Speech | United Nations Date:April 4, 2012 Description: Tanya presented to the United Nations, Women’s Federation for World Peace, Toronto Chapter, at the Holiday Inn. The theme was “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.Read More

Title: Tanya Walker on Planet Africa Television to Discuss Jean Augustine. Date: February 13, 2013 Description: Tanya Walker appears on Planet Africa Television to discuss Jean Augustine.Read More

Title: Tanya Walker Acceptance Speech | Young Entrepreneur Award Date: April 28, 2013 Description: Tanya Walker receives the Young Entrepreneur Award. Read More

Title: Ask Tanya – What To Do If You Are Sued Date: December 2, 2014 Description: In this video Tanya Walker explains what to do and your options if you are sued. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Civil Litigation Law and TrialsRead More

Title: Ask Tanya – What To Do If You Want To Sue Someone Date: February 1, 2015 Description: In this video Tanya Walker explains what to do if you want to sue someone. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Civil Litigation Law and Contract DisputesRead More

Title: Tanya Walker For Bencher Date: February 28, 2015 Description: Tanya Walker was sworn in by the Law Society of Ontario to be the first black elected female bencher from Toronto in the now 224-year history of the Law Society. In 2019 she was re-elected.Read More

Title: International Franchising Presentation | National Bar Association Convention Date: July 21, 2015 Description: Tanya Walker speaks at the National Bar Association Convention about franchise expansion and modifying a franchise to accommodate various demands around the world. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Franchise Law and Civil Litigation Law    Read More

Title:Tanya Walker Acceptance Speech | CABL Gala Date: October 16, 2015 Description: Tanya Walker attends the CABL Gala to receive an award for judicial practice.Read More

Title: Tanya Walker Co-Presents on Solicitors Liens | Ontario Bar Association Date: March 1, 2016 Description: Tanya Walker co-hosts a presentation with Peter Carey for the Ontario Bar Association on Solicitors Liens. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Negligence Liability and Regulation and Civil Litigation Law  Read More

Title: Presumed Consent for Organ Donation | CTV Your Morning Date: December 12, 2016 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss legal issues with regards to presumed consent for organ donation.Read More

Title: What Goes Into Classifying a Crime as a Hate Crime | CTV Your Morning Date: February 27, 2017 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss reports of anti-Semitic attacks in Toronto and what goes into classifying a crime as a hate crime.Read More

Title: Two B.C. Polygamists Found Guilty | CTV Your Morning Date: July 25, 2017 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss anti-polygamist laws in Canada. Specifically, Winston Blackmore and James Oler were the first individuals convicted of practicing polygamy in Canada. Tanya speaks about the message that the conviction sends to others...Read More

Title: Amanda Lindhout Kidnapping Trial Begins | CTV Your Morning Date: October 5, 2017 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss the Amanda Lindhout kidnapping trial and the risk of associated court delays. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Trials  Read More

Title: Former Judge Robin Camp Wants to Practice Law Again | CTV Your Morning Date: November 14, 2017 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss former Judge Robin Camp’s application to become a lawyer after previously resigning for making comments about a nineteen-year-old in a sexual assault case that he presided over....Read More

Title: Dellen Millard’s Third Murder Trial | CTV Your Morning Date: December 28, 2017 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss Dellen Millard’s third murder trial for charges associated with the murder of his father.  Read More

Title: Liberals Table Bill to Reform Justice System Bill C-75 | CTV Your Morning Date: April 2, 2018 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss Bill C-75. This bill would change the way that the courts work, with the goal of getting cases heard faster and to make the process less prone to...Read More

Title: The Case Against an Ex-Nazi Translator | CTV Your Morning Date: May 2, 2018 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss a former Nazi’s fourth attempt to overturn a court decision that revoked his Canadian citizenship. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Civil Litigation Law and TrialsRead More

Title: Parents Left Scrambling as Daycare Announces Closure | CityNews Date: Jun 26, 2018 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CityNews to discuss the closure of Humberside daycare which left parents scrambling to find child care. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Civil Litigation Law  Read More

Title: Why the Drowning of a Student Constitutes as Criminal Negligence | CTV Your Morning Date: July 27, 2018 Description: Tanya Walker appears On CTV Your Morning to explain when someone is liable or criminally responsible, and how the drowning of a student on a class trip will impact field trips going forward.Read More

Title: How Do You Feel About Marijuana Legalization | CBC Radio, Cross Country Checkup Date: October 14, 2018 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CBC Radio, Cross Country Checkup to discuss how she feels and to answer questions about marijuana legalization in Canada. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Civil Litigation LawRead More

Title: Discussion on Hate Crimes | CityNews Date: March 9, 2019 Description: Tanya Walker appears on CityNews to discuss a controversial paper found in local mailboxes in the Leslieville and Riverdale neighbourhoods in Toronto. The publishers and distributors were convicted of hate speech as the papers promoted hatred against women and Jews. Related Services: Click...Read More

Title : Assault Case That Rocked One of Toronto’s Most Prestigious Schools Is Back in Court | CTV Your Morning Date : April 1, 2019 Description : Tanya Walker appears on CTV Your Morning to discuss a shocking case where seven teenagers from a prestigious private school in Toronto are facing thirty-seven charges ranging from...Read More

Title : Walker Law Webinar on Employment and Property Law Date : April 20, 2020 Description : This webinar will focus on three areas of law: employment, property law and lawsuits. Specifically, our discussion will include how COVID-19 has impacted employer/employee law, provide suggestions on how to deal with that impact, how COVID-19 may affect...Read More

Title : Webinar Law Property Law Webinar Part 2 Date : April 27, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker and Jordan Routliff from Walker Law presented the webinar, “Property Law Issues Stemming from COVID-19 and How to Protect Yourself in the Future.” Related Services: Click here to see how we approach Residential Real Estate Disputes Click...Read More

Title : Walker Law Employment and Immigration Law Webinar Part 2 Date : May 8, 2020 Description : Walker Law, which specializes in civil litigation, and Rashid Urosevic LLP, a firm that specializes in employment law and immigration, held a joint webinar to answer your questions on the legal impact of COVID-19 on employment and...Read More

Title : Negotiating Contracts in the New Normal | BBPA Ask an Expert Series Date : June 10, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker presented on the impact of COVID-19 on negotiating strategies and some terms to consider including when negotiating a contract. Special thank you to the Black Business and Professional Association for facilitating this...Read More

Title : Walker Law Property Law Webinar Part 3 Date : May 21, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker and Jordan Routliff of Walker Law hosted a webinar to discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on property law issues. This one-hour webinar also provides an update on the governments’ response to COVID-19 and how the...Read More

Title : Negotiation Strategies, Building Relationships, and Important Contractual Concepts | WeConnect Date : May 21, 2020 Description : Whether you are aware of it or not, people create and engage in contracts every day. For example, when you walk into a coffee shop and purchase that first cup of coffee in the morning, you...Read More

Title : Walker Law Property Law Webinar Part 4 Date : June 24, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker and Jordan Routliff of Walker Law discussed the impact of COVID-19 on property law issues. This one hour webinar also provides an update on the governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the courts are operating....Read More

Title : Walker Law Employment Law Webinar Part 4 Date : July 9, 2020 Description : Walker Law hosted a webinar to provide updates and answer your employment law related questions. During this webinar, Tanya Walker, Jordan Koenig, and Rishi Nagashar will answer questions and discuss the recent Uber case and what it means for...Read More

Title : Sotheby’s Webinar – Keeping Your Clients Out of the Courtroom Part 1 Date : July 13, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker participated as a panellist for a webinar presented by Sotheby’s International Realty to answer your real estate related questions. During this webinar, Tanya Walker will answer questions such as what happens to...Read More

Title : McMaster Webinar – Strategic Negotiation Practices in Uncertain Times Date : July 28, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker and Jordan Routliff of Walker Law participated in a webinar hosted in partnership with the DeGroote School of Business and the McMaster Alumni Association. Related Services: Click here to see how we approach  Contract Disputes...Read More

Title : Walker Law Employment Law Webinar Part 5 Date : August 20, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker and Jordan Koenig of Walker Law hosted a webinar for a discussion on temporary layoffs and going back to work, important phrases in employment contracts, and how to boost employee morale. Related Services: Click here to see...Read More

Title : COVID-19 Perspectives: New Legislation and Navigating Commercial Leases | Newmark Knight Frank Date : September 24, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker of Walker Law and Phil Taylor of Newmark Knight Frank hosted a webinar on commercial property. In this webinar, Tanya Walker and Phil Taylor discuss topics including COVID-19 lease cases; overholding; phrases...Read More

Title : Keeping Clients Out of the Courtroom: Answering Real Estate Law Questions Part II | Sotheby’s Date : October 5, 2020 Description : Sotheby’s International Realty Canada hosted a webinar featuring Kendra Connelly and Tanya Walker to discuss real estate topics including defects on title, active concealment, mixed-use properties, and more! Related Services: Click...Read More

Title : Walker Law Webinar: Answering Your Contract Litigation Questions Date : October 7, 2020 Description : Tanya Walker, Rishi Nageshar, and Jordan Routliff of Walker Law presented a webinar on contract law pandemic issues. This webinar features topics including obtaining judgment against someone, suing someone in another jurisdiction, protecting against force majeure, and more!...Read More

Title : Employment Law Webinar Date : January 21, 2021, at 12:00 p.m Description : Walker Law will host its first webinar in 2021 on employment law.Read More