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The Impact of Bill C-39 on Collective Bargaining for Federal Employer

On September 21, 2026, the Federal Government tabled Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act (the “Bill”) which proposes significant reforms to the Canada Labour Code, RSC, 1985, c. L-2 (the “Code”). Bill C-39 recently passed second reading in the House of Commons. It has now been referred to a Special Committee. Federal employers should be aware … Continued

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The Pulse - Healthcare Update

The Pulse – Fall 2026

THIRD ISSUE • FALL 2026 Welcome the Fall issue of The Pulse This issue runs from the bargaining table to the discipline tribunal – 54 decisions across six jurisdictions, and a familiar number holding its ground. INTEREST ARBITRATION: THE PATTERN EXTENDS The 3.5% service-sector wage norm we tracked in the Summer edition held through every … Continued

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In A Flash

Ontario Court Applies Baker to Uphold Federal Termination Clause Despite Broad Confidentiality Language

Earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal’s landmark decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2026 ONCA 568 (“Baker“) directed courts to read termination provisions practically and in context, focusing on the parties’ objective intention rather than seizing on isolated words. We reported on Baker here previously. The Ontario Superior Court of … Continued

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Mathews Dinsdale has once again been recognized as a leading law firm in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide for Employment & Labour.

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Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Allison Warshawski joined our Vancouver office as an Associate. Welcome to the team!

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Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Pooja McArthur joined our Victoria office as an Associate. Welcome to the team!

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Mathews Dinsdale and our lawyers are consistently recognized as leaders in workplace law by national and international legal and business publications.

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