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What, I have to find you a job, too? The Onus on Employers to Show a Failure to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

Jan 17, 2024

Ontario's Superior Court recently emphasized that the onus is on the employer to show the failure of a former employee to mitigate in wrongful dismissal cases.

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Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Draft Notice for Federal Plastics Registry Provides Additional Insights on Reporting Requirements

Jan 16, 2024

This bulletin discusses who and what will be required to be reported under the Federal Plastics Registry based on the Notice of Intent.

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Update on 2024 Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Obligation: New Guidance and Mandatory Questionnaire

Jan 16, 2024

Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced labour and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.

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TSX Venture Exchange Announces New Expedited Listing Process For Advanced Applicants

Jan 15, 2024

The TSX Venture Exchange launched the TSXV Passport Listing Process, which provides an expedited listing process for advanced applicants.

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Comparative Analysis of Canadian Rail Freight Rates

Jan 12, 2024

A discussion about Canadian rail freight rates and their impact on Canadian Shippers.

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BC Court of Appeal Confirms Dishonesty Constitutes Cause for Dismissal – Key Takeaways from Mechalchuk v. Galaxy Motors (1990) Ltd.

Jan 12, 2024

The British Columbia Court of Appeal confirms that submitting personal meals as business expenses can constitute cause for dismissal.

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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, 2024

Province recently announced that it will be critically considering projects with lands subject to MZOs to ensure that substantial progress is being made.

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No Constructive Dismissal for Vaccination Refusal

Jan 10, 2024

A recent Alberta decision affirms that an employer’s reasonable vaccination policy will be upheld.

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SCC Reference re Impact Assessment Act: A step in the right direction for the mining industry

Jan 9, 2024

On October 13, 2023, the SCC ruled that certain core provisions of Canada's Impact Assessment Act and its Physical Activities Regulations were unconstitutional.