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CSA Announce Expedited Shelf Prospectus Regime For Well-Known Seasoned Issuers

Overview On August 28, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the

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No Constructive Dismissal: Why A Contractual Lay-Off Provision Is Not A Termination Provision

In Taylor v. Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461, the Ontario Superior

Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim
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Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim

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Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim

While employers are held to a high standard in meeting

The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers
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The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers

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The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers

Although courts have not yet addressed the nuances of this

When Workplace Romance Goes Bad

Workplace romance had made headlines recently with both the "kiss

A First In Alberta: Employee Awarded 26 Months Of Reasonable Notice
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A First In Alberta: Employee Awarded 26 Months Of Reasonable Notice

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A First In Alberta: Employee Awarded 26 Months Of Reasonable Notice

In Lischuk v. K-Jay Electric Ltd, 2025 ABKB 460, the Alberta Court

Ontario Court Of Appeal Reinforces Importance Of Clear Language In Employment Contracts
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Reinforces Importance Of Clear Language In Employment Contracts

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Ontario Court Of Appeal Reinforces Importance Of Clear Language In Employment Contracts

In De Castro v Arista Homes Limited1, the employee in question

Professional Code: Towards Better Protection For Victims Of Sexual Violence
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Professional Code: Towards Better Protection For Victims Of Sexual Violence

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Professional Code: Towards Better Protection For Victims Of Sexual Violence

On December 4, 2024, the National Assembly officially adopted Bill

Hires, Dismissals And Criminal Records: What Quebec Employers Need To Know
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Hires, Dismissals And Criminal Records: What Quebec Employers Need To Know

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Hires, Dismissals And Criminal Records: What Quebec Employers Need To Know

In Quebec, provisions of the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (Charter)

The Air Canada Strike (Appears) To Be Over — Now The Restorative Work Must Begin
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The Air Canada Strike (Appears) To Be Over — Now The Restorative Work Must Begin

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The Air Canada Strike (Appears) To Be Over — Now The Restorative Work Must Begin

Air Canada and its employees have reached a tentative settlement

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Significant Employment Law Changes Proposed In Ontario’s Seventh Working For Workers Bill
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Significant Employment Law Changes Proposed In Ontario’s Seventh Working For Workers Bill

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Significant Employment Law Changes Proposed In Ontario’s Seventh Working For Workers Bill

On May 28, 2025, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained
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The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

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The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Most Canadians – especially those travelling at this time –

“Just Joking”: Not Every Cultural Reference Is Discriminatory
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“Just Joking”: Not Every Cultural Reference Is Discriminatory

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“Just Joking”: Not Every Cultural Reference Is Discriminatory

Workplaces across the world are contending these days with many

Out Of Office, Out Of Work: When Off-Duty Conduct Costs Employees Their Jobs
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Out Of Office, Out Of Work: When Off-Duty Conduct Costs Employees Their Jobs

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Out Of Office, Out Of Work: When Off-Duty Conduct Costs Employees Their Jobs

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