The Manitoba government has announced proposed amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act aimed at bolstering road safety and consumer protection concerning heavy trailers. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, who is …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba introduces legislation to boost worker safety and health protections
The Manitoba government is set to enhance worker safety and health protections through new proposed legislation, announced Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 17, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba proposes amendments to long-term leave for injury, illness to align with federal Employment Standards
The Manitoba government has proposed significant changes to the province’s Employment Standards Code, aiming to extend long-term leave for serious injury or illness from 17 to 27 weeks. This change …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
CN Rail had no cause to fire manager who allegedly failed to respond to complaints of sexual harassment: Manitoba court
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA former manager at CN Rail, fired for allegedly failing to adequately respond to complaints of sexual harassment, has been awarded 24 months’ notice after a Manitoba court ruled he …
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Conservative MP turned judge Vic Toews refuses to recuse himself in wrongful dismissal case filed by doctor who provided abortions
A Manitoba judge with an illustrious political career has refused to recuse himself in a wrongful dismissal case filed by a medical doctor, who provided abortions, against the health clinic …
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‘Trial by ambush’: Manitoba court strikes down late expert report in wrongful dismissal case
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has refused to allow a last-minute expert medical report into evidence in a wrongful dismissal case, citing concerns of “trial by ambush.” The …
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Manitoba lawyer suspended indefinitely for sexual harassment, breach of the duty of integrity
The Law Society of Manitoba has suspended a lawyer indefinitely who has been practicing since June 2001, primarily in criminal defense and public interest law. The Panel’s decision follows a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba set to introduce anti-scab legislation and simplify union certification process
In a significant move for labour rights, the Manitoba government is reportedly planning to introduce anti-scab legislation and implement single-step union certification, a decision that has garnered strong support from …
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Workplace News
Former Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief sued for more than $400K for sexual battery by former employee
By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun The former Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is being sued by a former AMC employee who is now seeking more …
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Legal News
Five judges appointed across various courts in Manitoba by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
In a significant reshuffle of the Manitoba judiciary, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of five judges across different courts in …