Client Update – Changes to the Human Rights Legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bill 31, An Act Respecting Human Rights, came into force on June 24, 2010 replacing the Human Rights Code (the “Code”).
Archive
The In-Canada Workers Initiative: Hope and Disappointment
By Brittany Trafford and Brendan Sheridan On May 4, 2026, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced further details on the federal government’s one-time initiative to accelerate permanent residence…
Read MoreDeVenne v. DeVenne (Part III): Liability and Remedies
By Tipper McEwan In Part One of this three-part series on a recent case involving a power of attorney lawsuit in Nova Scotia, DeVenne v. DeVenne, 2026 NSSC 61 (CanLII),…
Read MoreDeVenne v. DeVenne (Part II): Breach of Duty
By Tipper McEwan This is Part Two of a series discussing a recent case, DeVenne v. DeVenne, 2026 NSSC 61 (CanLII), involving a power of attorney lawsuit in Nova Scotia….
Read MoreDeVenne v. DeVenne (Part I): Capacity and Validity
By Tipper McEwan The Nova Scotia Supreme Court recently dealt with a case involving the use of a power of attorney in DeVenne v. DeVenne, 2026 NSSC 61 (CanLII). The…
Read MoreEnergy Watch 2026
BY
David Randell
&
Spencer Campbell, K.C.
&
Julia Parent
&
G. John Samms
&
James Gamblin
&
Jayna Green
&
Ashley D. Murty
&
Liam Dunphy
Atlantic Canada’s energy transition is gaining real momentum. From large-scale wind projects and hydrogen development to new regulatory frameworks and grid investments, each province is playing a distinct role in…
Read MoreConfirming the coverage analysis: Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.
By Tipper McEwan, Shelley Wood, K.C., and Jennifer Taylor In an important case for property insurers and their counsel, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently reviewed the principles of…
Read MoreChanges and restrictions to New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program
By Chiara Nannucci New Brunswick has introduced several updates and restrictions to applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”), effective February 3, 2026. These changes affect employers’ participation, applicants’ eligibility,…
Read MoreCanada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy
By Erin Best & Robert Bradley On February 17, 2026, the Government of Canada released its Defence Industrial Strategy (the “Strategy”). This follows a series of announcements highlighting the Government’s…
Read MoreTiming is not everything – Alberta Human Rights Tribunal finds that termination during medical leave did not amount to discrimination
BY
Jacob Zelman
By Jacob Zelman An employer has succeeded before Alberta’s Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in a case arising from the termination of an employee shortly after he requested medical leave,…
Read MoreOutlook for 2026 proxy season
By Andrew V. Burke, Colleen P. Keyes, David F. Slipp and Logan G. Walters With proxy season on the horizon, many public companies are once again preparing their annual disclosure documents and shareholder materials for…
Read More