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Our readers will be aware that, in 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) set time limits for how long prosecutions in Canada should take. That was in R. v. Jordan. Generally speaking, in occupational health and safety prosecutions, a trial must finish within 18 months of the charges being laid. If that doesn’t … Continued
Read moreAfter extensive consultations with stakeholders, the Federal Government has introduced legislation in Parliament proposing a number of significant reforms to the Canada Labour Code, RSC, 1985, c. L-2 (the “Code”). These reforms include expanding the legislative tools available to encourage the settlement of collective agreements and prevent work stoppages that could harm the national interest. … Continued
Read moreOn October 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour, representing an approximately 2% increase. This follows a previous increase from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour, effective October 1, 2025. Ontario’s new minimum wage will remain the second-highest provincial rate in the country, following British Columbia’s increase … Continued
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