Five former employees of a new-home builder in Edmonton, have initiated legal proceedings against the company and one of its major shareholders, according to a press release from Samfiru Tumarkin …
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Bradford F. Smith, K.C., a distinguished sole practitioner based in Kamloops, has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops. This appointment follows the …
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Christopher Millsap, K.C., a Partner at O’Neill, Hurley, O’Keeffe, Millsap/Liberty Law LLP in Grande Prairie, has been appointed as a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in …
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John C. Cotter, a Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, has been appointed as an associate judge of the Federal Court. David Lametti, Minister of Justice and …
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Two new judges have been appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. The first appointee is John E. Callaghan, a Partner at Gowling WLG in Toronto. Callaghan …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Tribunal dismisses appeal by B.C. employer, citing its ‘conscious and deliberate’ decision to stand aside during investigation
A B.C. employer that appealed an employment standards ruling made a “conscious and deliberate” decision to stand aside during the initial investigation of a complaint by a former worker, a …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa introduces category-based selection for Express Entry immigration system to target labour shortages
In an effort to address the urgent need to fill numerous job vacancies across the country, the Government of Canada has recognized the role of immigration in solving this challenge. …
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McInnes Cooper has completed its merger with LaFosse MacLeod. The merger, announced in late April, was effective as of May 29. The merger is seen as an opportunity for McInnes …
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Legal News
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches class-action lawsuit against Shopify over severance reductions for recently laid-off workers
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has initiated a $130-million class-action lawsuit against Shopify, the Ottawa-based global e-commerce giant. The move follows allegations of Shopify’s “illegal attempt to slash severance packages after a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Competition Bureau releases guidelines for wage-fixing and no-poaching enforcement
The Competition Bureau has announced the publication of its comprehensive wage-fixing and no-poaching enforcement guidelines. These guidelines are intended to provide businesses with a clear understanding of the Bureau’s approach …