Labour & Employment
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December 03, 2024
ENFORCEMENT AND PROCEDURE - Investigation - Complaints - Decision - Reconsideration or review
Appeal by Shodunke from decision upholding dismissal of his second complaint against his former employer, Paladin Security Group Ltd. (Paladin). Shodunke filed two complaints against Paladin with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The first complaint alleged that Paladin terminated Shodunke’s employment based on his religious belief and colour. Paladin denied Shodunke’s allegation. Paladin reasoned that it terminated Shodunke’s employment because of his work performance.
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December 03, 2024
Ontario to regulate immigration consulting: Case for stronger oversight | Colin R. Singer
Ontario has announced plans to introduce legislation to regulate immigration consulting, aiming to protect newcomers from fraud and exploitation. As the province with 43 per cent of Canada’s newcomers — projected to reach 173,000 in 2025 across all permanent immigration programs — Ontario will become the third province, alongside Quebec and Saskatchewan, to regulate immigration consulting. This comes amid a growing number of reported cases of alleged fraud under federal programs being committed by immigration consultants.
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December 03, 2024
Harnessing AI in wind energy: Risks, opportunities, and the role of contractual clarity
The passage of Bill C-49 and amendments to Nova Scotia’s Accord Acts signal a significant opportunity for offshore wind energy investment in the province. As Nova Scotia strives to establish itself as a global leader in offshore wind, understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize operations and address project-specific risks is critical to success. Major investments are anticipated in the coming years, making it essential for stakeholders to explore AI-driven solutions to maintain competitiveness with leading jurisdictions.
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December 02, 2024
Federal Court dismisses beekeepers’ class action over U.S. bee package import prohibition
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action brought by commercial beekeepers over Canada’s alleged negligence in prohibiting imports of live honeybee packages from the continental United States after 2006.
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November 29, 2024
Alberta taking Ottawa to court over Impact Assessment Act for the second time
Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over Ottawa’s legislation outlining the process for assessing the impact of resource projects.
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November 29, 2024
LSO addresses new working groups, information on confidentiality of investigations
Ontario’s law society used its November Convocation to unveil a new working group focusing on the “long-term future” of the province’s paralegals and to codify rules around the confidentiality of information gathered in tribunal investigations.
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November 29, 2024
4 new associates join Filion Wakely
Recent news releases from Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP announced the addition of Rebecca Rosenberg, Misbah Anis, Naomi Santesteban and Adele Zhang as associates.
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November 28, 2024
Ontario labour bill would impose higher fines, accelerate registration for regulated professions
Ontario has introduced workplace legislation that, if passed, would introduce a new mandatory minimum fine for repeat health and safety violations by employers.
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November 28, 2024
DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - Termination by employer, with cause - Harassment or conflict
Appeal by appellant from a judgment of the Federal Court dismissing its application for judicial review of a labour adjudicator’s decision allowing respondent’s dismissal complaint. The respondent worked for the appellant for over 30 years and had risen to a management position. Following an internal investigation, the respondent was dismissed for violating the appellant's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Harassment Policy) and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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November 27, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal upholds bilingual requirements for St. John’s, Edmonton airports
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld rulings that the St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) breached its language obligations under the Official Languages Act (OLA) by communicating in English only on social media and failing to ensure that its website is fully bilingual.