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This morning the Supreme Court of Canada released its much awaited decision in McCormick v. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, holding that most legal (and other professional) partnerships are not subject to Human Rights obligations to partners,…

No really. We mean it this time. During the Spring 2014 sitting of the legislature, the PEI government passed legislation that will result in significant changes to the standard automobile policy, effective October 1, 2014. Most…

The Editor’s Corner Clarence Bennett This edition focuses on employment and labour issues in Construction. From occupational health and safety legislation to what you need to know when the union organizer arrives at your workplace.…

Federally regulated employers should be aware of changes to the Canada Labour Code (“the Code“) effective April 1, 2014, namely subsections 219 and 223-231 of the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012, chapter 31 of the Statutes of Canada (also…

PEI Auto Accident Benefits – Behind the Times No More Nicole McKenna and Janet Clark Significant changes are coming to the standard automobile policy in Prince Edward Island (“PEI”), including increases to the accident benefits available under…

 IN THIS ISSUE: 10 Things employers need to know about employing temporary foreign workers by Andrea Baldwin, Michelle McCann and Sean Kelly. Landlords’ protection from mechanic’ (builders’) liens by Hugh Cameron and Lara MacDougall. The new Canada not-for-profit Corporations Act by Alanna Waberski, Sarah Almon and Kimberly Bungay. Download…

On January 31, 2014, The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance issued a bulletin in Nova Scotia. For 2014, the Minor Injury Cap for Nova Scotia is $8,213. This is a 1.4 per cent increase…

In the Federal Budget 2011, the Government of Canada stated that it would develop a new plan to support public infrastructure beyond the expiry of the 2007 Building Canada Plan in 2013-14. The Government has…