Labour & Employment
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July 11, 2025
Trade tribunal, CBSA announce developments in steel product dumping investigations
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has determined that the dumping of steel strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam, and the subsidizing of steel strapping from China, are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
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July 11, 2025
Court finds conflict of interest for corporate class in COVID-19 business losses class action
In a class action related to losses that businesses suffered due to COVID-19 health orders, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench has adjourned an application to certify an additional corporate class, finding conflict of interest relating to the plaintiffs’ pleadings and within the proposed class itself.
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July 11, 2025
Ottawa extends EI relief as 35% U.S. tariff threat looms over trade talks
The federal government has extended temporary measures that make it easier for Canadians to qualify for employment insurance (EI) as the country faces a potential hike in U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports to 35 per cent if the two countries don’t reach a new trade agreement by Aug. 1.
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July 11, 2025
B.C. Labour Relations Board certifies union at Amazon facility in a first for Western Canada
The B.C. Labour Relations Board has awarded union certification to workers at an Amazon warehouse in Delta, B.C.
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July 11, 2025
Bankruptcies and insolvencies: Considerations for Canadian companies in uncertain times
The current tariffs being levied on Canada by the United States have caused significant commercial and legal issues, along with general uncertainty, for Canadian businesses and employees.
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July 11, 2025
Quebec immigration shift: Skilled worker program revamp, family sponsorship freeze
Quebec’s immigration landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the long-anticipated launch of the new Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) and a contentious suspension of family reunification sponsorships for certain categories. These changes collectively mark a strategic recalibration of the province’s immigration priorities — one that strongly emphasizes economic integration while drawing criticism for restricting family unity pathways.
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July 10, 2025
‘External monitor’ sees progress & challenges in military’s handling of its sexual misconduct crisis
Ottawa has renewed its pledge to abolish, for the most part, the military justice system’s jurisdiction over sexual offence investigations and prosecutions involving military members. Meanwhile, the military has not delivered on the government’s aim to transfer most existing military sexual offence cases to Canada’s civilian courts — explaining that complainants and provincial authorities have not agreed to the transfers, according to a new report released by the Department of National Defence (DND).
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July 09, 2025
Yukon announces it is reducing barriers for more free internal trade
The Government of Yukon has announced it is working to strengthen internal trade in Canada, as the territory’s Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai met with the Committee on Internal Trade in Quebec City on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
Proposals to change B.C. labour code reasonable, balanced: lawyers
Lawyers are saying a panel report recommending changes to B.C.’s Labour Relations Code is proposing balanced reforms that do not swing the pendulum too far toward workers or businesses in the province.
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July 09, 2025
Reimbursement of professional insurance premiums — tax considerations
Members of professional orders are required to pay membership dues in order to maintain their reserved titles and may also pay for professional liability insurance. Various tax consequences may arise when an employer of a member of a professional order reimburses expenses related to maintaining the employee’s professional status.