By Frank Portman ( December 2, 2025, 2:46 PM EST) -- Canadian courts have generally set a 24-month limit for reasonable notice in wrongful dismissal cases. While this cap was meant to be a guideline, recent cases have broadened what counts as “exceptional circumstances,” raising doubts about whether the cap still matters. Canadian executive employment lawyers, indeed all employment lawyers, should take note. Executives are especially likely to meet the criteria for exceptional circumstances, as their age, roles and compensation often justify longer notice periods....