Labour & Employment
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October 01, 2025
B.C. premier: Softwood lumber tariffs an ‘economic assault’ on B.C. families
British Columbia Premier David Eby has called the U.S. imposition of tariffs on softwood lumber “an economic assault targeting B.C. families.”
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October 01, 2025
Canadian business council makes recommendations for Budget 2025
The Business Council of Canada (BCC) has released the results of its 2025 fiscal consultation and is calling on the federal government “to present a credible, pro-growth plan in the next budget.”
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October 01, 2025
Court of Appeal upholds termination clause
In what is likely the beginning of the tide turning toward the protection of thoughtfully drafted termination clauses that seek to limit exposure to common law damage assessments, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a termination clause in Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2025 ONCA 379.
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October 01, 2025
Sustainable popcorn under the spotlight
The popcorn industry, like many areas within the food sector, is increasingly coming under legal scrutiny for its sustainability practices. With evolving consumer assumptions and desires along with tightening governmental policies, businesses involved in everything from production to packaging of popcorn are facing new legal requirements and expectations. This piece explores the legal landscape as it relates to sustainability within the popcorn industry in Canada, highlighting key regulatory frameworks, environmental challenges and compliance strategies.
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October 01, 2025
Playing by the rules: B.C. Court of Appeal confirms reach of replacement worker ban
Editor’s note: This article has been taken down pending revision.
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October 01, 2025
Future is traditional: Traditional ecological knowledge’s transformative potential in Canadian law
Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan have long cultivated diverse and sustainable land stewardship practices that are integral to their cultural frameworks and relational worldviews. Yet, despite their proven ecological value, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) remains largely peripheral within provincial environmental policy.
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September 30, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal revives RCMP mental health services negligence class action
The Federal Court of Appeal has revived a proposed class action alleging systemic negligence in the RCMP’s delivery of mental health care, ruling the Federal Court erred in finding plaintiffs conceded that the claims of class members were barred under the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act (CLPA).
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September 30, 2025
Kathleen Bolger joins McCague Borlack as associate
McCague Borlack has announced that, after summering and articling with the firm, Kathleen Bolger has returned as an associate in its Ottawa office.
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September 30, 2025
Gowling WLG adds pensions, benefits lawyer Deron Waldock
Gowling WLG has welcomed Deron Waldock as a partner in its national pensions group in Toronto.
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September 30, 2025
AI, digital integration in small businesses could boost GDP by $12.8B: report
A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) has found that while 92 per cent of small businesses in Canada are using digital tools for their business, only 10 per cent have fully integrated them across operations.