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Ottawa-based partner John MacDonell returns to government

John MacDonell will take a one year leave of absence from the firm to assume the role of Chief of Staff to the Honourable Erin O’Toole, federal Minister of Veteran Affairs, commencing January 21. John has known Minister O’Toole for almost 20 years. It is the combination of the caliber of this minister and their shared sense of purpose with regard to Canada’s veterans, that has led John to accept this central role. John’s return to government underscores the high regard in which he is held by those in government, politics and in Canada’s military family.

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At a glance: Key changes coming to Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards Act

BY Murray L. Murphy,
K.C., CPHR & Jacob Zelman

Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR and Jacob E. Zelman Prince Edward Island’s new Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) received Royal Assent on November 29, 2024, with an effective date to be to…

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Making AI work for your business

BY Sarah Dever Letson,
CIPP/C & Lauren Agnew

Sarah Dever Letson and Lauren Agnew Interested in understanding the impacts of AI on your business? Looking to understand how these intersect with concerns around privacy and cybersecurity? Curious about…

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Navigating the “Towns Act”: Key changes and transition considerations for towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

BY Stephen Penney & Danielle Harris

By Stephen Penney and Danielle Harris Introduction On January 1, 2025, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act (the “Towns Act”) came into effect, changing the legislative landscape for towns…

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Dealing with Canadian “retaliatory” tariffs: A primer for importers

BY Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert

By Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert In response to the 25% tariffs levied on virtually all Canadian goods by the United States, Canada has announced United States Surtax Order (2025-1)…

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Balancing inclusivity and workplace safety

BY Sheila Mecking & Lauren Sorel

By Sheila Mecking and Lauren Sorel Introduction Arbitrator Trisha Perry addressed the complex interests between inclusive education and workplace safety in a recent decision (New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation v New…

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University governance in Nova Scotia: The impacts of Bill 12

BY Colleen Keyes,
K.C. & Harper Metler

By Colleen Keyes, K.C. and Harper Metler On February 19, 2025, the Nova Scotia Government introduced Bill No. 12: An Act Respecting Advanced Education and Research (“Bill 12”), which is…

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Privacy rights in the workplace: Supreme Court expands charter protections for public school teachers

BY Chad Sullivan & Chiara Nannucci

By Chad Sullivan and Chiara Nannucci Introduction A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision (York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22) has once…

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New rules allowing Nova Scotia private sector employers to join Public Service Superannuation Plan take effect

BY Dante Manna & Noah Archibald

By Dante Manna and Noah Archibald The Provincial Government recently proclaimed the Private Sector Pension Plan Transfer Act (the “Transfer Act”) and newly released regulations on February 4, 2025. The…

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Outlook for 2025 proxy season

BY Andrew Burke & Colleen Keyes,
K.C. & Gavin Stuttard & David Slipp & Logan Walters

By Andrew V. Burke, Colleen P. Keyes, Gavin Stuttard, David F. Slipp and Logan G. Walters With proxy season on the horizon, many public companies are once again preparing their…

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Here we go again … how recent updates to Canada’s supply chain transparency reporting guidance may impact your 2025 reporting obligations

BY Christine Pound,
ICD.D & Colleen Keyes,
K.C. & Daniel Roth

By Christine Pound, Colleen Keyes, K.C., and Daniel Roth As reporting entities and government institutions prepare their supply chain transparency reports, Public Safety Canada (“PSC“) has updated its guidance for…

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