Announcements
Daniela Bassan provides a lesson in the consistency and effectiveness of mandates, by-laws and governance policies for Crown corporations.
During the 15th annual Crown Corporate Governance Forum in Ottawa, partner Daniela Bassan will speak on mandates, by-laws and governance policies for Crown corporations. She will review trends, policies and best practices in this area.
Read More think: on the move
Our Halifax office is moving to Queen’s Marque! We are excited to announce that effective March 9, 2020, our Halifax office will be located in the new Queen’s Marque building on the Halifax waterfront. Queen’s Marque is one of the most progressive office buildings in the country, featuring bright, innovative spaces, locally-sourced materials, and sustainability…
Read More Mathieu Poirier appointed Managing Partner, Moncton
Mathieu Poirier joins the Firm Management team as the new Managing Partner, Moncton, taking this role over from Christopher Stewart, who was appointed to the position in 2014. With a business degree from Université de Moncton and an LLB from the University of Ottawa, Mathieu was called to the Ontario bar in 2005, before returning…
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Thought Leadership
Input sought on Nova Scotia pension division and other family property matters
Dante Manna The Nova Scotia Government is seeking input by way of public survey or written submissions on proposed changes to family property law that would, among other things, affect pension division between former spouses. The Matrimonial Property Act (“MPA”) provides for division of property, including the pension benefits of either spouse, upon breakdown of…
Read More Atlantic Canada Year in Review 2019 – Top 15 Takeaways for Employers
Atlantic Canada experienced a number of legal developments in 2019 that regional employers should be aware of as they plan for the year ahead. Click the image below to read our 2019 year in review, where lawyers from the Labour and Employment practice group recap notable legislative and case law updates from each of the…
Read More Supreme Court of Canada’s Canada Post decision delivers good news for federal employers
G. Grant Machum & Richard Jordan On December 20, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Canada Post Corporation v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers, 2019 SCC 67. This case involved a significant issue for federal employers – namely the extent of their occupational health and safety obligations under Part II of…
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Upcoming Events
New Brunswick Labour and Employment Seminar
A seminar covering the latest topics in labour and employment law.
Read MoreInsurance Seminar
A seminar covering the latest topics in insurance law.
Read MoreIf you would like additional information about our events, please contact Candice Porter, Events Coordinator, at cnporter@stewartmckelvey.com