The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice Jeanine E. LeRoy as the new Associate Chief Justice — Coordinator of Justices of the Peace to the Ontario Court of …
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The Ontario government announced on Wednesday the appointment of Justice Terry Peter Waltenbury to the Ontario Court of Justice. The appointment will be effective September 28, 2023. Justice Waltenbury brings …
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Former worker, minority shareholder of Cooper-Gordon granted limited appeal of arbitration ruling over RRSP, bonus payments
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted a partial appeal of an arbitration decision involving the termination of an employee and minority shareholder from Cooper-Gordon Ltd. (CGL). The arbitration, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
‘The best of poor options’: Union steward at airline caterer gets damages, but not job back, as arbitrator cites poisoned work environment
A Toronto-based company that provides in-flight meals and products for airlines took a flawed approach to terminating a union chief steward, but the arbitrator stopped short of reinstating him because… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Union leaders vow legal fight as Metroland Media shuts down 70 newspapers and lays off over 600 workers
Last week, NordStar’s Metroland Media announced the shutdown of 70 community newspaper print editions and the layoffs of 605 workers. This includes 106 unionized members of Unifor Local 87-M. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor urges federal government to ban replacement workers, reform employment insurance
In a call for significant legislative reform, Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, is urging the federal government to prioritize the ban of replacement workers, commonly referred to …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa announces targeted immigration reforms to boost transport sector
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller, announced this week the first round of invitations for transport occupations through a newly revised Express Entry system. This …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick honours advocates for human rights in annual ceremony
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission recognized exemplary contributions to human rights today in a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Provincial organization Pride in Education and Sydona Chandon of …
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Canada Employment Insurance Commission contractor awarded EI despite being turfed for refusing to disclose vaccination status
A former contractor with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has been awarded EI benefits after having his contract terminated for refusing to disclose his vaccination status during the COVID-1… Free …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Jennifer Teskey to assume role as Canadian managing partner of Norton Rose Fulbright
Prominent litigation lawyer Jennifer Teskey has been named the new Canadian Managing Partner of the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, effective January 1, 2024. Teskey will assume the position …