“Building Canada Strong” – Bill C-39’s Major Proposed Changes to Federal Labour Law
Twila Reid, ICD.D and Sophie Poulos Overview On September 21, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. Part 3 of the Bill, “Canada Strong…
Read MoreDoctor’s note? Not so fast: What employers can ask for.
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Mark Tector
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Onye Njoku
Mark D. Tector and Onye Njoku Provinces across Canada have legislation limiting an employer’s ability to require a doctor’s note for every absence. In Nova Scotia for instance, the Medical…
Read MoreProposed Director Liability and Overtime Changes to the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code
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Rick Dunlop
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Onye Njoku
By Rick Dunlop and Onye Njoku On September 8, 2026, Bill 256 (Labour Standards Code (amended)) was introduced for first reading in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly by the Honourable Nolan Young,…
Read MoreBack to school: What employers need to know about hiring international students
By Brittany C. Trafford, Chiara Nannucci, and Erickson Miranda, Summer Law Student As university and college students head back to class this month, many international students will be applying for work. These students…
Read MoreA changing tide: The Ontario Court of Appeal adopts a common-sense approach to interpreting termination clauses and provides much-needed guidance
By Rick Dunlop and Jennifer Ronalds There has been much uncertainty in recent years with respect to the enforceability of termination clauses in employment contracts. In Baker v. Van Dolder’s…
Read MoreTesting the limits: New developments in workplace drug and alcohol testing
By Killian McParland and Onye Njoku A recent labour arbitration decision, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 v Toronto Transit Commission, struck down the random drug and alcohol testing program of…
Read MorePEI’s new Employment Standards Act is now in force: What employers need to do now
Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR and Jacob E. Zelman In our earlier update issued in March 2025 (At a glance: Key changes coming to Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards Act), we flagged…
Read MoreBack to the office? Not without notice: BC Court of Appeal confirms work-from-home can be a binding term of employment
By Sacha D. Morisset, K.C. The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of constructive dismissal against a Vancouver real estate developer that directed a longtime remote employee…
Read MoreMaking 2025 changes real in 2026: A practical guide for employers
By John Morse and Emma Jean Griffin 2025 brought significant changes to Canadian workplace law, with courts and legislators prioritizing fairness, safety, and accountability. Employers now face new obligations around…
Read MoreOverview of labour and employment implications of the proposed Federal Budget 2025 – the “Canada Strong Budget”
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Marina Luro
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Sophie Poulos
By Marina Luro and Sophie Poulos Introduction The Canadian government has recently tabled their “Canada Strong Budget 2025” (Budget 2025)[1] – an ambitious plan to increase efficiency and cut “wasteful spending”. In large part,…
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