Thought Leadership
New Brunswick’s new Enduring Powers of Attorney Act
Gerald McMackin, QC and Christopher Marr, TEP New Brunswick joined the rest of Canada in enacting legislation that deals solely with powers of attorney when the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act (“Act”) came into force on July 1, 2020. Although many aspects of power of attorney practice won’t change, the Act does have significant impacts.…
Read More COVID-19 immigration update
*Last updated: August 5, 2020 (Originally published April 1, 2020) Kathleen Leighton Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are various implications for the immigration world, including for those already in Canada, as well as those looking to travel to, or return to Canada, from abroad. In particular, there are travel restrictions in place for land…
Read More Prince Edward Island Labour and Employment legislative changes
Murray Murphy, QC, CPHR and Kate Jurgens Three new bills have been introduced in the most recent sitting of the Prince Edward Island legislature. In the employment setting Bill 38 aims to address the prevalence of emergency leave in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, while Bill 114 address protections to be provided…
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Announcements
Christopher Marr, TEP and Lauren Henderson receive certificate in pension law
Saint John lawyers Christopher Marr, TEP and Lauren Henderson have completed The Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law, a program designed to provide a comprehensive overview of key pension issues across the country. Over the course of six online modules totaling more than 45 hours, Chris and Lauren learned what practical skills and approaches are best…
Read More Rebecca Saturley, Halifax office Managing Partner, elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, and is the first female in the fellowship from Atlantic Canada
We would like to congratulate Rebecca Saturley, Managing Partner in our Halifax office, on becoming a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers. Rebecca is the first female to be elected into the fellowship from Atlantic Canada, and joins Stewart McKelvey partners Brian Johnston, QC (Halifax), Peter McLellan, QC (Halifax),and Harold Smith, QC…
Read More Congratulations to our Charlottetown Articled Clerks on being called to the Prince Edward Island Bar
We would like to congratulate our Charlottetown Articled Clerks on being admitted to the Prince Edward Island Bar. Graeme Stetson was admitted on May 22; Jacob Zelman was admitted on June 5, and Charlotte Jenkins was admitted on Friday. We wish you every success as you continue your practice as Associates.
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