We are proud to announce that Loretta Bouwmeester, of our Calgary office, has been nominated for the Leadership in the Profession (Private Practice) award presented by Women in the Law Leadership of Alberta. This award will recognize and applaud a lawyer in private practice who has shown extraordinary leadership and a commitment to being a positive role model for other lawyers.
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its long-awaited decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City). The Court has split 4:4 on its decision, reflecting a strongly divided opinion on a complex area of OHS law regarding the role and duties of owners and, more broadly, employers on a construction project. While the City of Greater Sudbury’s appeal is dismissed as a result, the decision raises significant questions for all owners and employers tasked with managing risk in a multi-employer workspace. This Advisor provides a summary of the Supreme Court’s decision, and discusses its potential implications.
Read moreThe Federal Government has announced a Task Force to conduct a comprehensive review of the Employment Equity Act, with a report expected in 2022. This article sets out the mandate of the Task Force and the potential implications for federal sector employers.
Read moreThe ON Government announced that while the state of emergency will expire as scheduled on February 9, 2021, the current Stay-at-Home Orders will remain in place in the majority of the public health regions in ON.
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