In a recent development aimed at enhancing access to justice in Alberta, the provincial government has announced the launch of the Alberta Community Justice Grant. With an allocation of $1.2 …
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Kelly Davis has been named chief people officer (CPO) at Gowling WLG, a newly created position within the firm. Davis brings more than two decades of expertise as a senior …
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Nova Scotia health worker who said she was unfairly removed from union Facebook group has DFR complaint dismissed
A staff clerk at the Nova Scotia Health Authority who said she was unfairly removed from a union Facebook group, among other charges, has had her duty of fair representation …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
McMillan LLP launches mental health program to help young lawyers in partnership with TELUS Health
McMillan LLP has partnered with TELUS Health to launch a comprehensive mental health support program for its associates nationwide. This initiative marks the first instance in Canada where a law …
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Arif Virani, federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced a series of new appointments to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Justice Patrick J. Boucher, …
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Legal News
Federal Court of Appeal welcomes new judges: Justice Elizabeth Walker and Justice Vanessa Rochester
Arif Virani, federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of two new judges to the Federal Court of Appeal. Justice Elizabeth Walker, previously serving …
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Debunking the myth: Short-term workers can be entitled to long-term severance, says Rudner
The common myth that short-term employees only qualify for minimal severance is being regularly debunked by courts across Canada, according to Stuart Rudner. “This is something that employment lawyers… Free …
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In a significant reshuffle, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) will see seven new members joining its ranks, including a chief and vice-chief commissioner, announced Justice Minister and Attorney General …
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WestJet ordered to hand over documents related to its anti-harassment program as part of class-action lawsuit from flight attendants
WestJet has been ordered to provide a range of documents relating to its anti-harassment program — including training and exit interview material — by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. …
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Employment and labour lawyer Catherine Repel named partner at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver
Catherine Repel has been named a partner at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver. “Catherine is well-versed in all manner of workplace issues and has appeared at all levels of court …