Labour & Employment
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October 02, 2025
Ontario releases draft regulations for special economic zones
Ontario has proposed a new regulation setting out draft criteria for designating “special economic zones” in an effort to enhance the economy and make it more competitive, resilient and self-reliant.
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October 02, 2025
Line crossed: IRCC’s proposed administrative monetary penalties should alarm all Canadian bars
The federal government is quietly implementing a regulatory framework that should alarm every lawyer in Canada, regardless of practice area. Under the guise of addressing immigration “ghost consultants,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has crafted administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) that grant it unprecedented authority to discipline lawyers — the same lawyers who routinely challenge that department’s decisions in court.
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October 02, 2025
Wigdor: The final say on RSU forfeiture at termination … or is it?
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision is being widely regarded as the last word on whether restricted stock units (RSUs) continue to vest after termination when the equity contract cuts them off. The court’s answer is no — executive employment lawyers take note. But does that extend to working notice?
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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).