BC Court of Appeal Confirms Dishonesty Constitutes Cause for Dismissal – Key Takeaways from Mechalchuk v. Galaxy Motors (1990) Ltd.
Jan 12, 2024The British Columbia Court of Appeal confirms that submitting personal meals as business expenses can constitute cause for dismissal.
Provincial Government Telling Developers to “Use It or Lose It” in Respect of Certain Ministerial Zoning Orders, and Consulting on New MZO Approvals Process
Jan 10, 2024Province recently announced that it will be critically considering projects with lands subject to MZOs to ensure that substantial progress is being made.
No Constructive Dismissal for Vaccination Refusal
Jan 10, 2024A recent Alberta decision affirms that an employer’s reasonable vaccination policy will be upheld.
SCC Reference re Impact Assessment Act: A step in the right direction for the mining industry
Jan 9, 2024On October 13, 2023, the SCC ruled that certain core provisions of Canada's Impact Assessment Act and its Physical Activities Regulations were unconstitutional.
Jumpstarting Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption in Canada – Federal Government Publishes Final Regulations To Reach 100% ZEVs By 2035
Jan 9, 2024Federal Government officially publishes regulations that will require 100% of new passenger cars and light trucks sold from 2035 to be zero emission vehicles.
The Great Rate Escape: Commercial Loans No Longer Criminal
Jan 8, 2024The government of Canada has proposed changes to the criminal code which would exclude commercial and pawn loans from the criminal rate of interest.
British Columbia Securities Commission Holds that the Bar for a Finding of Parties “Acting Jointly or in Concert” is Set Relatively High
Jan 4, 2024This bulletin provides key insights into the BCSC's ruling on the criteria for determining when parties are considered to have acted "jointly and in concert"
Developing, Offering and Using Generative AI Technologies: Canadian Privacy Regulators Weigh In
Jan 3, 2024Canada’s privacy regulators have jointly released guidance for organizations that develop, provide and use generative artificial intelligence systems.
Adapting to Change: Key Insights into Recent Medical Device Regulatory Updates
Jan 3, 2024Evolving medical device regulations: explore Health Canada updates, streamlined Type III recall reporting, and ensure compliance for a proactive approach.
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