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New Critical Worker Exemption in Alberta allows workers with COVID-19 to attend work
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta, signed an Order on January 3, 2022, and amended January 10, 2022, creating an
Lack of evidence results in failed bid for certification in privacy class action
In our previous blog post found here, we discussed the impact of Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. v Babstock, 2020 SCC 19 on class action
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Opens Consultation on Bank Whistleblowing Policies and Procedures
On December 15, 2021, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (“FCAC”) issued a proposed Guideline on Whistleblowing Policies and Procedures for Banks
Alberta Securities Commission v Hennig, 2021: The conflict between the fresh start principle in bankruptcy law and enforcement action of securities regulators
The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned a decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, holding that an administrative penalty of the Alberta
China’s new privacy law: The impact on Canada and beyond
On November 1, 2021, China’s new comprehensive privacy law, the Personal Information Protection Law (official English translation) (“PIPL”),1 came
La prudence est de mise pour les employeurs : prendre des Mesures disciplinaires à l’encontre d’employés qui s’opposent à un environnement de travail discriminatoire pourrait constituer une violation du code des droits de la personne
Dans une décision récente (disponible uniquement en anglais), le Tribunal des droits de la personne de la Colombie-Britannique (le Tribunal ) a
Warning to employers: disciplining employees confronting a discriminatory working environment could be a violation of the Human Rights Code
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) held that an employer’s decision to terminate an employee was in connection with the
Fasken’s forecast for 2022 and beyond: 2021’s top 10 Trends in Canadian competition, marketing & foreign investment law and what businesses should expect in 2022
Competition, marketing and foreign investment law saw a number of changes in the past year. Many of these changes were in response to the continuing
Moving towards Alberta’s mineral future: what you need to know about the Mineral Resources Development Act (Alberta)
The global transition from fossil fuels as the primary source of energy to electricity generated from renewable sources has many challenges but also
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Upheld
Over the past few months, there have been three previous decisions concerning the enforceability of mandatory workplace vaccination policies
Ontario Arbitrators Continue to Uphold Terminations of Employees who Breach COVID-19 Safety Protocols
As previously reported, Ontario labour arbitrators have found that attending work in breach of employer COVID-19 ("COVID") protocols andor lying
First State-to-State Dispute Under CUSMA on Dairy QuotasGood News for Distributors and Consumers?
The Panel Report in CanadaDairy TRQ Allocation Measures, released on January 4, 2022, resolved the first State-to-State dispute under the
Jab or job: drafting vaccination policies in Canada
Increasing numbers of employers in Canada are introducing, or considering the introduction of mandatory vaccination policies for employees and some
Additional Relief and Leaves of Absence for Reasons Related to COVID-19: Bill C-2
Just before the end of 2021, the Canadian Government passed Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19. Amongst
Charting the Course for a Sustainable Future: OSC Hosts Virtual Panel on Regulating for Sustainability
On November 23, 2021, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) held OSC Dialogue 2021: Creating Conditions for Growth. As part of this virtual event
Enhanced Leaves of Absence under the Canada Labour Code as Bill C-3 Passes
The federal government passed Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code on December 17, 2021. While Bill C-2
Alberta Increases Cost of TIER Fund Credits to C$50
On December 1, 2021, the Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks issued Ministerial Order 872021 confirming the cost to obtain Technology
Investment Canada Act: New monetary thresholds for 2022
Under the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”), the direct acquisition of control of a Canadian business by a non-Canadian may be subject to a
Another vaccination policy is upheld in arbitration
Bunge Hamilton Canada (“Bunge”) operates a processing facility in Hamilton. Its facility had two sites separated by a roadway; one was owned by Bunge
Canada: Bill C-3 Will Provide Paid Medical Leave and Other Leaves for Federal Employees and Prohibit Intimidation in Health Care
On December 17, 2021, Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3), received Royal Assent. Bill C-3’s intention
