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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has appointed 10 senior lawyers to the honorary rank of King’s Counsel, including Justice Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer, a former human rights litigator an… Free …

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has appointed three new commissioners to two-year terms. Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for setting the commission’s strategic directio… Free …

North Wall Media announced today that Calista Liotta has joined the company as brand marketing manager, marking a significant expansion of the organization’s marketing and client services capabilities. In her …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has appointed Mary Anne Campbell as general counsel, effective January 2026. Campbell joins the WCB’s executive leadership team from the Nova Scotia Health …

The Nova Scotia government appointed lawyer and social worker Shawna Paris as chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission on Oct. 10. Paris is a member of the Nova …

The New Brunswick government has appointed Amber Chisholm as chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term that began Aug. 19, the province announced today. Chisholm …

Zabeda Yaqoob, K.C. will lead the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals starting today in a six-year appointment that runs until July 20, 2031. Yaqoob brings more than 20 years …

Brian Grootendorst has joined YLaw as a partner, bringing years of experience in employment and strata law to the Vancouver-based firm. Grootendorst has appeared before all levels of British Columbia …

Saskatchewan’s Labour Relations Board has appointed Linda Zarzeczny, K.C. as vice chairperson for a five-year term that began April 30, 2025. Zarzeczny joins chairperson Kyle McCreary and vice-chairperson Carol Kraft …

The federal government has appointed Jody Brennan as the executive head of the newly created Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA), marking a significant overhaul of the EI appeals …