Category: Thought Leadership
2025 immigration challenges
By Brittany C. Trafford, Brendan Sheridan and Kaitlyn Clarke Recently, the Government of Canada made a number of changes to the immigration landscape in an effort to rein in the population…
Read More“Be prepared” – Recent Scouts Canada ruling provides new guidance to organizations that engage volunteers
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Jacob Zelman
By Jacob E. Zelman Many organizations in Canada rely heavily on the efforts of volunteers to assist with the delivery of services they provide. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
Read MoreCap or no cap? Court of Appeal confirms damages are substantive law in interprovincial tort claims
Joe Thorne & Jennifer Taylor In 2005, a bus accident occurred in Nova Scotia. The people injured in the accident were residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is where they sued…
Read More2024 Nova Scotia election: Employer obligations
By Killian McParland and Sophie Poulos As recently announced, the next Nova Scotia provincial election will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Under Nova Scotia’s Elections Act, every employee who…
Read MoreGreener light for growth – Province provides further clarity on renewable energy future in Nova Scotia
By Sadira Jan, Dave Randell, Nancy Rubin, Kimberly MacLachlan, and Onye Njoku Bill 471, the Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act, received Royal Assent and introduces changes to the Canada-Nova Scotia…
Read MoreBill C-49 is blowin’ a gale: A significant step in offshore renewable energy legislation
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Sadira Jan
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David Randell
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Nancy Rubin,
K.C. & G. John Samms & Kimberly MacLachlan & James Gamblin
K.C. & G. John Samms & Kimberly MacLachlan & James Gamblin
By Sadira Jan, Dave Randell, Nancy Rubin, G. John Samms, Kimberly MacLachlan, and Jamie Gamblin Bill C-49 received Royal Assent and will amend the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation…
Read More2024 New Brunswick election: employer obligations
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John Morse
By John Morse The New Brunswick provincial election is set to take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, with polling hours between 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Under the New…
Read MoreCAPSA releases guidelines on Capital Accumulation Plans and Pension Plan Risk Management
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Dante Manna
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Level Chan
Level Chan and Dante Manna On September 9, 2024, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released the long-awaited final revisions to Guideline No. 3 – Guideline for Capital…
Read MoreHistoric human rights ruling: Alberta tribunal sets record with landmark damages award, redefining the rules on compensation and deterrence
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John Morse
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Lauren Sorel
John A.C. Morse and Lauren Sorel The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded three complainants a total of $273,274.91 in compensation, with $155,000.00 of this amount designated as general…
Read MoreZoning changes and constructive taking: Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal affirms the finding in Index v Paradise
Stephen Penney and Megan Kieley1 The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Index Investments Inc v Paradise (Town)2 is a significant decision for municipalities. The Court of…
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