The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of the Honourable Aubrey Danielle Hilliard, a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice …
June 2023
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In a recent announcement, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, unveiled the appointment of Marie Cossette as a Judge of the Superior Court of …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Organizations are leaving disabled workers behind in their DEI efforts — here’s how they can do better
By Stephen Friedman, York University, Canada Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly commonplace worldwide. However, when it comes to these efforts, disability is often not given the …
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, confirmed that the Judges Act has been amended to modernize and improve the judicial complaints process. These changes, …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
City of Leduc reaches settlement in class-action over workplace sexual harassment, assault
The City of Leduc in Alberta has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Calgary-based law firm of Burnet, Duckworth …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Justin Trudeau is leaving his stamp on the Supreme Court of Canada
By Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada With the recent resignation of Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appoint his sixth Supreme Court judge. That amounts to …
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Humber College in Toronto bestowed eight honorary degrees to deserving recipients as part of its Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies. “The recipients are inspiring Canadians who have made their mark …
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Legal News
Trudeau launches selection process for new Supreme Court of Canada justice in wake of Brown’s retirement
In a move to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Russell Brown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau initiated the process of selecting the next justice of the Supreme …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Check your spam folder: Human rights tribunal rescinds interim decision after employer claims it didn’t receive communications
Check your spam folders. That’s the message coming out of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after it rescinded an interim decision after the employer respondent said it didn’t receive the …
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Abuse of process: Ontario’s human rights tribunal dismisses claim from worker who received earlier payment from employer
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application alleging discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and reprisal in the social area of employment based on sex and sexual orientation, ruling it …