What We Do
Our Services
V&E Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario. We provide skilled, affordable representation across criminal, provincial offences, landlord and tenant, Small Claims Court, family law, and immigration matters.
Immigration Services
We guide individuals and families through every stage of the Canadian immigration process — from initial applications to permanent residency and citizenship.
Visitor Visas (Temporary Resident Visa)
Assistance with applications for individuals wishing to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, or business purposes.
Study Permits
Guidance for international students seeking to study at Canadian educational institutions, including extensions and changes of conditions.
Work Permits
Support for individuals seeking to work in Canada, including open work permits, employer-specific permits, and LMIA-based applications.
Permanent Residency
Assistance with Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), family sponsorship, and other pathways to permanent residency.
Canadian Citizenship
Guidance through the citizenship application process, including eligibility assessment, application preparation, and citizenship test support.
Spousal & Family Sponsorship
Help sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, or other eligible family members to join you in Canada.
Refugee & Humanitarian
We provide compassionate, knowledgeable support for individuals and families seeking protection in Canada, including representation before the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Refugee Claims (RPD Hearings)
Representation before the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board for claimants seeking asylum in Canada.
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
Assistance appealing a negative RPD decision before the Refugee Appeal Division, including preparation of written submissions and supporting evidence.
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications (H&C)
Assistance with H&C applications for individuals who do not qualify under standard immigration streams but have compelling ties to Canada.
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
Support for individuals facing removal from Canada who may face persecution, torture, or risk to their life in their home country.
Detention Reviews (Immigration Division)
Representation before the Immigration Division for individuals detained under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, seeking release or review of detention conditions.
Criminal & Provincial Offences
As licensed Ontario paralegals, we are authorized to represent clients in the Ontario Court of Justice for all summary conviction criminal offences and the full range of Provincial Offences Act matters.
Summary Conviction Offences
Representation for individuals charged with summary conviction offences under the Criminal Code, including theft under $5,000, mischief, assault, causing a disturbance, fraud under $5,000, possession of controlled substances, and trespass.
Bail Hearings (Show Cause)
Representation at bail hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice to seek release from custody on appropriate terms and conditions.
Breach of Probation & Fail to Comply
Defence representation for individuals charged with breach of probation, fail to comply with a recognizance, or fail to appear — all summary conviction matters.
Summary Conviction Appeals
Representation on appeals of summary conviction findings and sentences to the Summary Conviction Appeal Court.
Provincial Offences Act — Part I (Set Fines)
Representation for traffic tickets, speeding, careless driving, distracted driving, and other set-fine offences under the Highway Traffic Act and other provincial statutes.
Provincial Offences Act — Part III (Summons)
Representation for more serious provincial offences laid by information, including Liquor Licence Act charges, Trespass to Property Act, municipal by-law violations, occupational health and safety, and environmental offences.
Record Suspensions (Pardons)
Assistance preparing and submitting applications to the Parole Board of Canada for a record suspension to help you move forward after a summary conviction.
Landlord & Tenant Board
We provide full representation before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for both landlords and tenants across all residential tenancy matters under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Eviction Applications — Non-Payment of Rent (L1)
Representation for landlords seeking to terminate a tenancy and evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, including arrears orders.
Eviction Applications — Other Grounds (L2)
Representation for landlords on eviction applications for persistent late payment, illegal acts, wilful damage, overcrowding, and interference with reasonable enjoyment.
Landlord's Own Use & Renovations (L2/N12/N13)
Assistance for landlords seeking to recover possession for personal use, family use, or major renovations requiring vacant possession.
Tenant Applications — Maintenance & Repairs (T6)
Representation for tenants seeking rent abatement and orders for repair where a landlord has failed to maintain the unit or property in a good state of repair.
Tenant Applications — Harassment & Illegal Entry (T2)
Representation for tenants whose landlord has substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, entered illegally, or withheld a vital service.
Above-Guideline Rent Increase Applications (L5)
Representation for landlords applying for a rent increase above the provincial guideline, and for tenants opposing such applications.
Motions to Void, Reviews & Enforcement
Assistance with motions to void eviction orders, requests for review of LTB decisions, and enforcement of Board orders.
Small Claims Court
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in the Ontario Small Claims Court for monetary claims and recovery of personal property up to $35,000, from filing through to enforcement.
Plaintiff Claims — Debt & Damages
Representation for individuals and businesses seeking to recover unpaid debts, damages for breach of contract, property damage, or other monetary losses up to $35,000.
Defendant Representation & Defences
Representation for defendants responding to claims, including preparation of a Defence and Defendant's Claim, and advocacy at trial.
Recovery of Personal Property
Assistance with claims for the return of personal property wrongfully withheld, including preparation of the claim and representation at hearing.
Settlement Conferences
Representation at mandatory settlement conferences to negotiate a resolution and narrow the issues before trial.
Motions & Procedural Steps
Assistance with motions for default judgment, motions to set aside default, and other procedural steps in the Small Claims Court process.
Enforcement of Judgments
Assistance enforcing a Small Claims Court judgment through garnishment of wages or bank accounts, examination of a judgment debtor, and writs of seizure and sale.
Family Law
Licensed Ontario paralegals are authorized by the Law Society of Ontario to represent clients in specific family law matters before the Ontario Court of Justice. We provide skilled, compassionate advocacy in the proceedings listed below.
Child Protection Proceedings (CAS/FACS)
Representation for parents and guardians in child protection proceedings brought by a Children's Aid Society or Family and Children's Services before the Ontario Court of Justice, including status review hearings and supervision order matters.
Custody, Access & Parenting Time
Representation in the Ontario Court of Justice for applications and motions relating to decision-making responsibility (custody) and parenting time (access) under the Children's Law Reform Act, including consent orders and uncontested matters.
Child Support Applications
Representation in the Ontario Court of Justice for applications to establish, vary, or enforce child support under the Family Law Act and the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
Spousal Support Applications
Representation in the Ontario Court of Justice for applications to establish or vary spousal support under the Family Law Act, including interim and final support orders.
Restraining Orders
Assistance obtaining or responding to restraining orders under the Children's Law Reform Act and the Family Law Act in the Ontario Court of Justice to protect you and your children.
Motions to Change Existing Orders
Representation on motions to change existing Ontario Court of Justice orders for parenting, custody, access, child support, or spousal support where there has been a material change in circumstances.
Family Responsibility Office (FRO) Matters
Assistance with Family Responsibility Office enforcement matters, including responding to FRO notices, addressing licence suspension threats, and resolving support arrears through the FRO process.
Consultation & Document Services
Whether you need a one-time legal consultation or ongoing document support, we are here to help you understand your rights and prepare your case.
Legal Consultation
One-on-one consultations to assess your situation, explain your rights and options, and provide clear, actionable advice within our regulated scope.
Document Preparation & Review
Accurate preparation and thorough review of all legal documents required for your matter, including court forms, applications, affidavits, and correspondence.
Application Tracking & Follow-Up
Ongoing monitoring of your application or case status and proactive follow-up with courts, tribunals, and government authorities on your behalf.
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