Lawyer Daljit Nirman was invited to speak at the Indo-Canadian Community Centre (ICCC), Ottawa, where he addressed over 100 seniors on Wills and Estate Planning. The interactive session covered practical tips on choosing beneficiaries, overcoming language barriers, and recognizing potential red flags to protect seniors and their families.

Buying, selling or refinancing a home in Ottawa is a major financial decision. Alongside the excitement come practical questions: Is the title clear? How much money will you need? What happens if something goes wrong? When will you receive the keys? For a standard Ontario home purchase or sale, you need a lawyer to complete [...]

Introduction: “Get It Notarized” (But What Does That Mean?) A bank, a government office, or a court hands you a form and says, “Get this notarized.” Or maybe, “Have this commissioned.” Then you wonder: are those the same thing? They are related, but they are not identical. Here is the short answer. In Ontario, a [...]

Daljit S. Nirman Honoured with #Ottawa200 Commemorative Pin I am deeply honoured to have received a special #Ottawa200 commemorative pin from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, recognizing citizens who have made a meaningful contribution to our city. This recognition came as a wonderful surprise and is especially meaningful as Ottawa celebrates its 200th [...]

For the first time in decades, Canada’s population is moving in the negative direction. According to Statistics Canada’s Q3 2025 estimates, the country lost 76,068 people between July 1 and October 1, 2025, bringing the total population down to 41,575,585. That is not just an economic headline — it is a sign that Canada’s immigration [...]

Statistics Canada's February 2026 building permits report, released on April 13, 2026, confirms what many in the industry have been bracing for: Canadian building permits 2026 are in a pronounced slump. The total value of permits fell 8.4% month-over-month to $12.1 billion, and on an inflation-adjusted basis, permits are down 11.5% year-over-year—the weakest February reading [...]

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its March 2026 housing statistics on April 16, 2026, and the numbers tell a story of a market that is quietly bracing itself. National home sales were essentially flat — down just 0.1% from February — while the MLS® Home Price Index slipped 4.7% compared to March 2025. [...]

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, officially known as the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent and became law. This landmark legislation introduces the most significant reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum framework in recent years. For prospective immigrants, temporary residents, and asylum seekers, the system has fundamentally shifted. The Canadian [...]

It was an honour to deliver a lecture to the 3rd and 4th year students at National Law University, Delhi. The session focused on Canadian legal practice, professional ethics, and pathways for international law graduates. It was encouraging to see the level of engagement and intellectual curiosity among the students. Grateful for the opportunity to [...]

On September 17, 2025, the Bank of Canada announced its first rate cut since March, lowering the key lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%. Another cut may well follow in October as the central bank tries to balance a weak economy, a shaky labour market, and the ever-present weight of Canada’s real estate [...]