Pavages Maska Inc. has been ordered to pay a $100,000 fine for its involvement in a bid-rigging scheme related to paving contracts in the Granby region of Québec. The contracts …
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A union has been certified at an Amazon warehouse in Laval, Que., marking the first such unionization at the company’s Canadian facilities. The Laval Amazon Workers Union—CSN will now represent …
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The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has formally sought to unionize Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Que., marking a potentially historic shift for labour organization in Québec’s Amazon facilities. On …
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KPMG, a global network of professional services firms, has announced its acquisition of the Montréal-based law firm Sweibel Novek Rabbat, L.L.P. (S·N·R), marking a significant expansion of its legal services …
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Legal News
François Brais named managing partner for Fasken’s Quebec operations as Éric Bédard takes on new role after 12 years at the top
Fasken has announced a significant leadership change in its Québec operations, with François Brais set to assume the role of Managing Partner starting Jan. 1, 2024. This transition marks the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Air Canada’s termination of worker who failed to disclose pre-existing chronic back pain during hiring process upheld at arbitration
Air Canada fired a station attendant — a position requiring heavy lifting — after he failed to disclose a pre-existing chronic back pain condition during the hiring process. Now, a …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Quebec court to decide: Are online workers for foreign companies protected by local labour laws?
The scope of Quebec’s labour laws for remote workers is under scrutiny after a former employee, dismissed from her job, has been granted permission to appeal a Superior Court decision. …
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Justice Éric Hardy has been promoted to the Court of Appeal of Quebec, while Maxime Roy has been appointed to the Superior Court of Quebec, the Hon. Arif Virani, Minister …
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Legal News
Supreme Court of Canada reviewing appeal involving lack of interpreter services in Quebec courts
A pivotal case highlighting the discrepancies in court interpreter services in Quebec has reached the Supreme Court of Canada, according to the Independent Canadian Commission on Civil and Human RIghts. …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Quebec is proper forum for sexual harassment complaint against Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation: Newfoundland and Labrador court
A Newfoundland and Labrador court has ruled that a civil action involving an allegation of sexual harassment involving the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation should be tried in Quebec. The foundation, …