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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada
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January 21, 2026
January often sees a spike in divorce-related inquiries, earning it the nickname “divorce month.” Our family law expert, Brahm Siegel, joins Candace Daniel to break down what the numbers really show in Canada, the legal grounds for divorce, how separation is defined, and key exceptions to the one-year waiting period.
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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada05:27 | January 21, 2026 -
National design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive05:43 | June 29, 2026 -
Science News Now: coffee grounds as a fuel source, spider that traps prey04:45 | June 29, 2026 -
Canada pushes through to Final 16 in World Cup05:12 | June 29, 2026 -
Great Canadian summer staycation destinations05:14 | June 29, 2026 -
Changes are coming to Ontario auto insurance03:55 | June 29, 2026 -
The Strumbellas on their summer festival tour05:46 | June 26, 2026 -
International aid groups respond to earthquakes in Venezuela06:39 | June 26, 2026 -
Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for first round draft pick04:34 | June 26, 2026 -
Toronto celebrates Pride weekend04:03 | June 26, 2026 -
Canada pushes through to the knockout stage of the World Cup05:05 | June 25, 2026 -
The Root Beer Float is making a fizzy comeback for the summer01:54 | June 25, 2026 -
Taco Fest comes to Mississauga04:48 | June 25, 2026 -
Prediction Markets are coming to Canadian consumers06:56 | June 25, 2026 -
Curacao’s impressive World Cup draw06:26 | June 24, 2026 -
Pushing for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in Toronto04:41 | June 24, 2026 -
Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026 -
DevFest returns this weekend!03:53 | June 24, 2026 -
U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | June 23, 2026 -
The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | June 23, 2026 -
Impact of violence against police officers04:11 | June 23, 2026 -
Pushback against World Cup hydration breaks05:37 | June 23, 2026 -
Science News Now: Goblin Shark05:04 | June 22, 2026 -
Proudly Canadian: ‘Tragically Chip’, a cool new uniquely Canadian collaboration04:42 | June 22, 2026 -
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This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026 -
Grill the perfect steak for dad this Father’s Day05:16 | June 19, 2026 -
The Yorkville Exotic Car Show returns to Bloor Street04:37 | June 19, 2026 -
Losing iconic Canadian institutions04:04 | June 18, 2026 -
Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding04:29 | June 18, 2026 -
Celebrating 35 years of Canadian Heritage Minutes05:52 | June 18, 2026
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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada05:27 | January 21, 2026
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National design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive05:43 | June 29, 2026
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Science News Now: coffee grounds as a fuel source, spider that traps prey04:45 | June 29, 2026
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Canada pushes through to Final 16 in World Cup05:12 | June 29, 2026
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Great Canadian summer staycation destinations05:14 | June 29, 2026
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Changes are coming to Ontario auto insurance03:55 | June 29, 2026
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The Strumbellas on their summer festival tour05:46 | June 26, 2026
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International aid groups respond to earthquakes in Venezuela06:39 | June 26, 2026
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Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for first round draft pick04:34 | June 26, 2026
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Toronto celebrates Pride weekend04:03 | June 26, 2026
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Canada pushes through to the knockout stage of the World Cup05:05 | June 25, 2026
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The Root Beer Float is making a fizzy comeback for the summer01:54 | June 25, 2026
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Taco Fest comes to Mississauga04:48 | June 25, 2026
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Prediction Markets are coming to Canadian consumers06:56 | June 25, 2026
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Curacao’s impressive World Cup draw06:26 | June 24, 2026
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Pushing for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in Toronto04:41 | June 24, 2026
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Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026
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DevFest returns this weekend!03:53 | June 24, 2026
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U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | June 23, 2026
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The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | June 23, 2026
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Impact of violence against police officers04:11 | June 23, 2026
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Pushback against World Cup hydration breaks05:37 | June 23, 2026
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Science News Now: Goblin Shark05:04 | June 22, 2026
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Proudly Canadian: ‘Tragically Chip’, a cool new uniquely Canadian collaboration04:42 | June 22, 2026
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What’s ahead this week in the 2026 World Cup04:30 | June 22, 2026
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Canada’s first World Cup win04:23 | June 19, 2026
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This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026
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Grill the perfect steak for dad this Father’s Day05:16 | June 19, 2026
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The Yorkville Exotic Car Show returns to Bloor Street04:37 | June 19, 2026
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Celebrating 35 years of Canadian Heritage Minutes05:52 | June 18, 2026
Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada
Description
January 21, 2026
January often sees a spike in divorce-related inquiries, earning it the nickname “divorce month.” Our family law expert, Brahm Siegel, joins Candace Daniel to break down what the numbers really show in Canada, the legal grounds for divorce, how separation is defined, and key exceptions to the one-year waiting period.
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