Recently I came across a fantastic site called www.isthatlegal.ca. It’s filled with well-written, instructive articles about laws in Canada and Ontario.

I had the pleasure to speak with the author of the site, Simon Shields, on the phone today. Simon is an experienced lawyer practising in Toronto, Ontario. He practises in the area of administrative law and civil litigation.

What interests me the most is Simon’s work on animal welfare. If you’re a pet owner or someone who cares about animals’ well-being, you should read his articles on “Animals and the Criminal Law”, and “Dog and Cat Control Law.” The latter article features a chapter dedicated to cats. I believe that any cat parent would find the chapter informative.

Of course, this informative site goes far beyond laws on animal welfare. Simon also has expertise in labour and employment law, administrative law, civil litigation (particularly in Small Claims Court), and constitutional law. The articles are written for non-lawyers and are easy to understand.

You can also find the link to isthatlegal.ca on the main page, under PSWRecommends.