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Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – Issue 08

We are pleased to present the eighth issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada.

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, a renewed sense of hope is in the air. But what does that mean for universities and colleges in Atlantic Canada as they look to the future? This issue addresses a range of topics relevant to academic institutions in the region, from liability for online misconduct and confidentiality policies, to student accommodation and COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace.

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DeVenne v. DeVenne (Part III): Liability and Remedies

BY Tipper McEwan

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),…

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DeVenne v. DeVenne (Part II): Breach of Duty

BY Tipper McEwan

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….

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DeVenne v. DeVenne (Part I): Capacity and Validity

BY Tipper McEwan

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…

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Energy 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…

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Confirming the coverage analysis: Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.

BY Tipper McEwan & Shelley A. Wood, K.C. & Jennifer Taylor

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…

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Changes and restrictions to New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program

BY Chiara Nannucci

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,…

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Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

BY Erin Best (she/her) & Robert Bradley

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…

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Timing 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,…

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Outlook for 2026 proxy season

BY Andrew Burke & Colleen Keyes, K.C. & David Slipp

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…

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Key trends to watch in workplace investigations in 2026

BY Sheila Mecking & John Morse

By Sheila Mecking and John Morse Upcoming Webinar: Evolving Practices in Workplace Investigations: Key Insights for 2026Join us on February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM AST for a forward-looking discussion…

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