Labour & Employment
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February 24, 2026
Senators greenlight immigration overhaul despite Senate study echoing bar’s objections
A Senate committee has passed, without amendment, the Carney government’s controversial immigration overhaul, even though the Senate’s own in-depth study of Bill C-12 backs bar members’ concerns that the proposed immigration provisions are unfair, counterproductive and, in some respects, unconstitutional.
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February 24, 2026
Kara Hill rejoins Harper Grey in health law role
Kara Hill has returned to Harper Grey LLP as counsel with the firm’s health law group.
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February 24, 2026
The Supremes sing a new tune: U.S. Supreme Court tariff decision, energy prices
The Supremes’ number one hit was Stop! In the Name of Love. This was never truer than it is today.
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February 20, 2026
Industry welcomes ruling on U.S. tariffs, urges focus on CUSMA review
Canadian business groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency powers. However, they say duties imposed under separate legal authorities continue to weigh on exporters as the two countries prepare for trade talks.
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February 20, 2026
Ontario launches new registry for tracking workplace hazards
Ontario has launched a new registry that will allow workers to record and track exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
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February 20, 2026
WorkSafeBC names William Laird Cronk as board chair
British Columbia’s Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside has appointed board member William Laird Cronk as chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a three-year term beginning Feb. 26, according to a provincial news release.
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February 20, 2026
Visual law: Using tables, diagrams and pictures in legal work
What if the next presentation you attend is only voice without visuals? If an airplane safety card had only text with no pictures? If a furniture assembly guide was not drawn but written? If the television disappears and only books are left?
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February 19, 2026
Manitoba expanding safety tech, safety officers at various health-care facilities
In a bid to secure the safety of Manitoba’s front-line health-care workers, the province is expanding its delivery of a mobile app that provides real-time safety alerts, connection to “safety services” and emergency notifications.
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February 19, 2026
Ottawa boosts FINTRAC resources to combat rising extortion threat
Ottawa has announced new measures to crack down on extortion, including a planned surge of resources to Canada’s financial crimes watchdog and launching a partnership with financial institutions to disrupt criminal networks, according to a Feb. 19 government release.
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February 19, 2026
Canada strengthens trade partnerships in Singapore, Vietnam
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu visited Singapore and Vietnam for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s 2026 Canada-in-Asia Conference, promoting Canada as a leading investment destination for trade outcomes. This included a new $7-million legal initiative for Vietnam.