The Office of Residential Tenacies in Saskatchewan ordered the immediate repossession of a rental unit in Saskatoon after an unauthorized occupant threatened maintenance staff at the building. The conflict began …
January 2024
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FeaturedMental Health
Injured Nova Scotia worker granted extension of time to appeal ruling that denied her extended earnings replacement benefits
An injured worker in Nova Scotia has been granted an extension of time to appeal a March 2021 decision by a Case Manager by the province’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal. …
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Featured
Federal Court upholds CRA’s denial of COVID-19 benefits to woman who didn’t meet income threshold
In a recent Federal Court ruling, a worker’s application for judicial review against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was dismissed relating to her eligibility for COVID-19 benefits. LZ had sought …
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Legal News
Andrea Chrenek named assistant chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice for northern region
Justice Andrea Chrenek has been named the assistant chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice for the northern region, embarking on a five-year term in this pivotal role. In …
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Simmi K. Sandhu, chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), announced her departure from the role, effective Dec. 21, 2023. Sandhu, who has been at the helm since June 2022, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. implements new asbestos safety regulations to protect workers and public
British Columbia has implemented stringent safety regulations for asbestos removal, transportation, and disposal, marking a significant step in occupational health and safety. This initiative makes B.C. the first Canadian jurisdiction …