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I recently resigned from working for my stepfather at his cleaning business, which files as a partnership. He holds the majority share, and there is a separate minority partner I have never met and have no relationship with. I was an employee, not a partner, but he had verbally promised me a percentage of the business profits going back several years.

Following my resignation, he sent me a private spreadsheet tracking that verbal profit share. He is now using this spreadsheet to argue that I owe him tens of thousands of dollars for personal and legal expenses he says he covered on my behalf.

To reduce the pool used to calculate my share, he started with the net income figure from the official CRA Form T2125, then applied deductions on top of it that never appeared anywhere in the actual tax filings:

1. Personal income taxes: he subtracted personal income tax bills for himself and the other partner directly out of the business net income pool.

2. Unreported wages: he subtracted a yearly "wage" for himself and a second yearly "wage" for someone else entirely, neither of which appear on the official T2125s filed with the CRA (that line is either blank or shows a completely different number there).

There is no written agreement covering the profit share, but it is a real arrangement, two other people who worked for him received profit share cheques under the same kind of verbal understanding.

My questions are:

1. Can someone legally adjust a verbal profit share calculation after the fact by applying private deductions that never appeared in their own official CRA filings?

2. Since the agreement was verbal, is "net income" normally understood to mean what was officially reported to the government, or can someone add separate expense deductions on a private spreadsheet to claim money is owed?

3. If a large chunk of the alleged debt was for expenses that were, at the time, verbally offered without any expectation of repayment, does that matter legally?

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Has anyone in Toronto recently gotten prescription glasses through City Optical?

I need to get a new eye exam and glasses, and my prescription is fairly strong, around -5.50 in one eye and -5.75 in the other, plus astigmatism. Because of my prescription, I normally get my lenses thinned so they aren’t extremely thick.

I’m wondering what OW/City Optical actually covered for you. Were you able to get:

• Thinner/high-index lenses for a stronger prescription
• Anti-scratch coating
• Anti-reflective coating
• Blue light protection

Also, if any of those weren’t covered, were you allowed to pay the difference to upgrade the lenses yourself?
I’m not concerned about getting designer frames or anything like that. I’m perfectly happy choosing from whatever frames OW covers. I’m mainly concerned about the lenses because of how strong my prescription is.
If anyone has gone through City Optical with OW recently, especially with a prescription similar to mine, I’d really appreciate hearing what was covered and whether you had to pay anything out of pocket. Thank you!

My husband has been watching this new season with me and his opinion is that Maddie and Cal have no chemistry and that their romantic scenes that involve them kissing look so forced. I didn’t see it at first but as the episodes go by I’m noticing it more and more? Are we the only ones?

I am looking to hire someone for a one-off, on-site gig to deep clean my 68-year-old father's bathroom. He lives in the apartment and has a prosthetic arm, which makes thorough cleaning difficult for him.

The job is located at Albion Road and Islington Avenue in Etobicoke. It is scheduled for Monday, July 20, preferably between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. I estimate the job will take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, and I will provide all the necessary cleaning products and supplies. I will also be there WFH while the cleaning is being done, my father is on vacation.

Duties involve a complete deep clean of the entire bathroom, including the shower walls, tub, sink, toilet, mirror, and floor.

This is a direct, private hire with no agencies or AI screening involved. The rate of pay is $25 to $35 per hour (or a flat rate of $125 for the job), depending on your experience.

Applications are open until Sunday, July 19. If you are interested, please send me a DM with your rate, a brief note about your experience, and your availability for Monday.

I am looking to hire someone for a one-off, on-site gig to deep clean my 68-year-old father's bathroom. He lives in the apartment and has a prosthetic arm, which makes thorough cleaning difficult for him.

The job is located at Albion Road and Islington Avenue in Etobicoke. It is scheduled for Monday, July 20, preferably between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. I estimate the job will take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, and I will provide all the necessary cleaning products and supplies. I will also be there WFH while the cleaning is being done, my father is on vacation.

Duties involve a complete deep clean of the entire bathroom, including the shower walls, tub, sink, toilet, mirror, and floor.

This is a direct, private hire with no agencies or AI screening involved. The rate of pay is $25 to $35 per hour (or a flat rate of $125 for the job), depending on your experience.

Applications are open until Sunday, July 19. If you are interested, please send me a DM with your rate, a brief note about your experience, and your availability for Monday.

I recently resigned from working for my stepfather at his cleaning business, which operates as a sole proprietorship. I also rent an apartment from him. Following my resignation, he sent me a private spreadsheet tracking a 10% verbal profit-sharing agreement we had over the last few years. He is using this ledger to claim that the business profits were much lower than what was paid out, arguing that I now owe him tens of thousands of dollars for personal expenses he helped cover while I worked there.
To drastically lower the "Net Income" pool on his private spreadsheet, my stepfather took the net income from his official CRA Form T2125 as a starting point, but then made the following deductions before calculating my 10% share:

1. Personal Income Taxes: He subtracted his own personal income tax bill straight out of the business net income pool.

2. Unreported Wages: He subtracted a $40,000 yearly "wage" for himself and a $20,000 "wage" for an outside partner from the net income. On the official T2125 forms he filed with the CRA, Line 9060 (Salaries, wages, and benefits) is completely blank ($0).

There is no written agreement stating that personal taxes or unfiled owner wages could be deducted from my profit share.

My questions are:
Can a business owner legally adjust a verbal profit-share calculation after the fact by inventing private deductions that contradict their official CRA tax filings?

Since the agreement was verbal, is "Net Income" standardly defined by what was officially reported to the government (T2125), or can a family member legally invent separate business expenses on a private sheet to claim a relative owes them money?

Thank you in advance for any insight!

I will apologize in advance because I have seen a myriad of posts with this same title and context but I have yet to see someone actually answer the question. MANY people have said :

>This is the worst job ever!

...yet no one has ever explained their reasoning for that comment. I have seen countless people make this comment and no one ever elaborates or cares to share why and what their experience was? Could someone currently in the role please also just run through their typical day to day in this role?

I was invited to pre-testing and want to know what I am getting myself into. I come from 30+ years of a customer service, administration and clerical background.

In the 6 months I’ve been taking it, this has never happened to me!

I take mine (1000mg) right in the middle of a meal with no side effects but I feel like I need to explain the science behind why this little trick has been an absolute game-changer for me.

Through my doctor, she explained that taking Metformin on an empty stomach was like pouring a harsh cleaner onto a delicate surface. Metformin naturally draws a lot of water into your gut, which causes that sudden bloating and upset. When you drop that pill right into the middle of a balanced meal, the food acts as a physical shield. It wraps around the medication, keeping it from directly irritating the sensitive lining of your stomach.

If taken on an empty stomach, Metformin WILL rush things along, telling your stomach and intestines to empty out way too quickly (which explains the sudden cramps). But when you eat a meal with protein, healthy fats, or fiber, your body naturally hits the brakes to digest everything slowly. By mixing the pill into that food, your body absorbs the medicine in a slow, steady trickle rather than one sudden, overwhelming shock to your system.

Our guts are packed with serotonin receptors that control nausea and movement. When Metformin hits an empty stomach too fast, it triggers a sudden release of serotonin right there in your gut, sending an immediate "I'm sick" signal to your brain. Having a solid base of food already moving through your system acts like a muffler, keeping those chemical signals quiet and calm.

What I’ve been doing since December to enjoy no side effects at all - avoid taking it with just a quick piece of toast or a snack. It loves a real, substantial meal, especially one with some protein or healthy fat to really lock in that protective buffer. I usually have scrambled eggs 🥚 (protein) with a side of avocado 🥑(healthy fat) and tomatoes 🍅 and a 12 grain piece of toast 🍞 in the morning. Dinner is usually some type of protein with salad, and more avocado. I take my time and enjoy my meal. I’ve had regular bowel movements ever since I started. So my rule is, whatever you’re eating, take your metformin right in the middle of your meal!

So, yesterday morning at 8:30am, I went to pick up my sister and my toddler niece from the airport. Out of nowhere, we get rear-ended pretty badly and to make it worse, the person who hit us just completely drove off 😒 it was a total hit-and-run. Thankfully, the three of us are okay, but we were completely shaken up, dealing with police paperwork, calling insurance, dashcam footage and the paramedics told us the whiplash is definitely going to hit us in the next few days.

Amidst all this literal chaos at the scene, I remembered I had a 1:00pm interview for a role at this catering company in Etobicoke. Because I actually care about being professional, I messaged them from the side of the road to let them know what happened, apologized, and asked to reschedule.

Their response was the biggest slap in the face. They literally sent back this cold, robotic message saying, 'We hope you're okay, but we need to fill this role ASAP so if we need to reschedule, we'll let you know.' Basically, 'sucks to be you, we're moving on.' I took it in grace because I do understand they were looking to fill the role ASAP and wanted to find the right candidate this weekend (that’s what they wrote in their message to me). From my understanding, it was a highly coveted role and they are a very well known company within the GTA, with some of their clients being Hyundai, Government of Canada, KPMG, Sanofi, TD, Bell and major universities to name a few.

I got up this morning to see that they had just posted the job on Instagram 20 hours ago! They are actively hiring, but they couldn't find 30 minutes to reschedule someone who just survived a car accident.

I still took the high road, sent back a super professional reply and reminded them I know the industry. But honestly? I feel pretty down 😔

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance on navigating a family law situation in the GTA. I am a father with sole custody (granted via a court order in July 2022) of 11-year-old twins. Both children are on the spectrum and require a very strict routine for their schoolwork and developmental progress.

I recently restricted the girls from spending full weekends at their maternal grandmother’s house because she refused to support their homework and school routine, which was causing them to fall behind. I’ve repeatedly offered for her to visit them at my home instead, but she refuses and is now threatening legal action.

I just received a formal letter from her lawyer demanding a full "Parenting Plan" including every other weekend, half of all holidays, and access to their medical/school records.

I’m looking for insight on:

1. How much power does a grandparent actually have to override a sole-custody order in Ontario?
2. Has anyone dealt with Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) for a "defense" case like this? I’m worried about the cost of fighting this while working and raising two kids with special needs.
3. Are there any Ontario-specific resources or clinics for parents who are being pressured by high-conflict extended family members?

I’m just trying to protect my kids' progress and keep their lives stable. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone. I’m posting on behalf of a family member in the Etobicoke area who is in a tough spot.

The father has a 2022 court order granting him sole decision-making and primary residence of 11-year-old twins who are on the spectrum. Recently, he limited visitation at the maternal grandmother’s home because the environment was not supporting their required schoolwork/special needs routine. He has consistently offered visits at his own residence instead, which the grandmother has refused.

He just received a formal letter from a lawyer hired by the grandmother, demanding a full weekend parenting schedule and access to medical/school records, with a deadline to respond.

1. Under the Children’s Law Reform Act, how much weight does a 2022 sole-custody order carry when a grandparent is requesting a "Parenting Plan" that contradicts the established routine?
2. Since he is not denying access (he is offering it at his home), does this satisfy the "best interests of the child" or is he legally required to allow off-site visits?
3. What are the low-cost or summary advice resources in Ontario for a custodial parent needing to respond to a lawyer's demand letter?

He’s a dedicated dad just trying to keep his girls on track with school. Any leads or experiences would be greatly appreciated.