In-House Counsel
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May 27, 2024
Women in workplace should not be deterred by Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction
Sexual violence in the workplace, or anywhere else, has no place in our society. However, ending the practice where men exploit their positions of power in the workplace to sexually harass or abuse women remains a challenge, as seen in high-profile criminal cases such as the New York case involving Harvey Weinstein, a rich and powerful man in the entertainment industry.
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May 24, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal upholds CRA decision to revoke fraternity’s charitable status
In its decision released on March 21, 2024, Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation v. Canada (Minister of National Revenue - M.N.R.), 2024 FCA 59, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) upheld the Minister of National Revenue’s (the minister) decision to revoke the charitable status of a fraternal organization, Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation, (the appellant).
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May 24, 2024
The delisting of health-care providers by an insurer
Being delisted by an insurance company is one of the worst things that can happen to a health-care practitioner or clinic (each of which is referred to below as a “provider”).
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May 24, 2024
Four-day work week: A trend on the rise
Today’s world of work has undergone massive changes many companies would not have anticipated only a few years ago. From fully remote workplaces to pets in the office and more flexibility, the current workforce has undoubtedly stepped away from more traditional approaches to getting things done.
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May 23, 2024
Ottawa offers ‘temporary’ support to beleaguered families of Haitian-Canadians, permanent residents
The federal government has announced “temporary measures” to support family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have left Haiti, as well as Haitian nationals already in Canada who are currently unable to return home.
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May 23, 2024
$450M lawsuit against Nova Scotia would be cancelled under proposed settlement deal
The government of Nova Scotia would avert a $450 million lawsuit as part of a proposed settlement with pulp and paper giant Paper Excellence Group related to longstanding environmental pollution from the company’s Northern Pulp mill and an effluent facility on Boat Harbour in Pictou County.
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May 23, 2024
Regulator limited the tort liability of a regulated entity | Sara Blake
Can a regulator limit a utility’s liability in tort as a term of approval to do a project? Yes, says the British Columbia Court of Appeal in City of Richmond v. British Columbia Utilities Commission, 2024 BCCA 16.
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May 23, 2024
Up in smoke: Courts’ narrow role in reviewing set-aside applications
In Aquanta Group Inc. v. Lightbox Enterprises Ltd., 2023 ONSC 971, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the role of courts when reviewing arbitral awards under the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Arbitration Act).
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May 23, 2024
Ensuring workplace eye safety: A guide for employers
Eye safety in the workplace is a critical issue that requires vigilant attention and proactive measures. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, over 700 eye injuries are reported in Canada every day, and over 200 of those injuries occur in the workplace. Various factors, such as abrasions, radiation and chemicals, can lead to vision loss and temporary disability.
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May 23, 2024
Decision examines forum selection clauses and the place of arbitration
In the context of an application to set aside an arbitral award, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Tehama Group Inc. v. Pythian Services Inc., 2024 ONSC 1819, examined the relationship between provisions determining the place of arbitration and the forum selection clause within the arbitration agreement.