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Fake It Till You Make It? Kings Bench Says “No”
In Tudor v Accurate Screen Ltd., 2026 ABKB 237 (Yamauchi, J), the Court found an employer had just cause to dismiss an employee who made…
ESG et durabilité : les grandes tendances au Canada en 2025
L’incertitude économique, les perturbations technologiques ainsi que la pression croissante des gouvernements, des investisseurs, des o…
Technology Perspectives Outlook 2026
AI, digital infrastructure and tech buildouts continue to dominate not only the tech sector but the economy as a whole. Our Technology Pe…
Perspectives 2026 pour le secteur de la technologie
L’IA, les infrastructures numériques et les déploiements technologiques continuent de dominer non seulement le secteur tec…
2026 Ontario Budget: pension and benefits updates
On March 26, 2026, the Ontario government released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario (the Budget), along with the Plan to Protect…
Drawing the Line on Speculative Will Challenges: Lessons from Opsal Estate for British Columbia Estate Litigation
Estate disputes often arise when disappointed beneficiaries challenge the validity of a will based on alleged lack of capacity, undue influence, or…
Privilege in the GenAI world - a caution to litigants (and counsel)
The recent decision in United States v. Heppner offers an early judicial warning for litigants using public generative AI tools in active matters: a…
Air Canada's Rousseau affair shows the high cost of a seemingly 'soft' skill
My initial temptation was to dismiss the latest controversy surrounding Michael Rousseau as political theatre — another Quebec language storm that…
2026 Ontario Budget: Enhanced HST Relief on New Homes
On March 26, 2026, the Province of Ontario introduced its 2026 Budget, which proposes a temporary enhancement to the provincial portion of the…
IESO’s long lead time request for proposals - recent developments and next steps
On March 26, 2026, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) held their fourth and potentially last engagement session regarding their much…
R. v. Mossman: British Columbia Court of Appeal holds that knowledge or intent is not required to impose secondary liability for environmental offences
As regulatory statutes, the purpose of environmental protection legislation is to protect the welfare of the public and to protect the environment…
How Much Medical Information Is Too Much? Two Recent Arbitration Decisions Offer Guidance for Employers
Requests for medical information often sit at the centre of workplace accommodation disputes. Employers need enough information to understand an…
Pay-to-Appeal: Proposed Changes to the BC Employment Standards Complaint and Appeal Process
BC employers may soon face faster investigations, mandatory deposits on appeal, and changes to procedural steps at the Em…
ESG and Sustainability: Key Trends in Canada 2025
Economic uncertainty, technological disruption and growing pressure from governments, investors, regulators and civil society are rapidly reshaping…
Employee Side Projects and Copyright Ownership: Lessons from Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly
Nexus Solutions Inc. ("Nexus") develops CEMView, an emissions monitoring system ("CEMS") software used by h…
Canada’s AML Reform Advances: Bill C-12 Brings Hefty Penalties and Higher Compliance Expectations into Force
Parliament has now enacted significant amendments to Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime through the Strong Borders Act (Bill…
Getting the Green Light: Procedural Fairness can be a Question of Law when Challenging Arbitration Awards
In Green Light Solutions Corp. v. Kern BSG Management Ltd., 2025 BCCA 408 (“Green Light”), the British Columbia Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) held that…
Do You Need to Tell Job Candidates if You Are Using AI in the Hiring Process?
AI tools are becoming increasingly important in the hiring process. AI is reducing the time it takes for candidates to apply for positions, and…
Legislation passes to amend environmental claims prohibitions of the Competition Act
Following its release of the Federal Budget 2025 (“Budget 2025”), the federal government has promptly passed Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act…
Nation-building: the Carney-Ford housing deal and Ontario government land use planning and regulatory process reforms
The Ontario housing crisis has spurred major legislative announcements with potential Ontario home cost reductions of up to $200,000…
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ACC Alberta 1-Day Conferece: The Essential In-house Lawyer
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM MST
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