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Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – Issue 12

We are pleased to present the twelfth issue of Discovery, Stewart McKelvey’s legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada.

Our lawyers provide insight on a number of topics facing universities and colleges including the use of non-disclosure agreements, privacy and confidentiality obligations, governance practices and navigating the social media landscape.

Please click on the table of contents below to read the articles in full.

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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

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 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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Lawrence Estate (Part II): How does a mistake affect a contract between heirs?

BY Tipper McEwan

By Tipper McEwan Four children made an agreement shortly after their mother’s death to divide any jointly held asset equally.  What none of them knew at the time was that one…

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