Labour & Employment
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April 24, 2026
Competition Bureau warns businesses against public bid collusion
The Competition Bureau is warning businesses that participation in illegal agreements for public contracts, such as bid‑rigging and price‑fixing, can result in criminal charges, significant fines and reputational harm.
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April 24, 2026
Ontario FOI changes ‘one of the most serious attacks on the public’s right to know’ in years: expert
The Ontario government has fast-tracked legislation through the provincial legislature that makes significant changes to the province’s freedom of information (FOI) laws, a move observers are calling “undemocratic” and dangerous.
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April 24, 2026
The hidden stress of workload management on young lawyers
Young lawyers expect to spend their early years learning how to research, draft, negotiate and advocate in court. Those skills are difficult, but at least they are taught openly. A senior lawyer will hopefully demonstrate how to structure a factum, mark up your work and explain what “good” looks like.
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April 24, 2026
Arbitrators clarify limits on medical information in workplace accommodation requests
Requests for medical information often sit at the centre of workplace accommodation disputes. Employers need enough information to understand an employee’s limitations and determine whether accommodation is possible. At the same time, medical information is highly private, and arbitration boards are careful to ensure that requests do not go further than necessary.
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April 23, 2026
Saskatchewan introduces bill to bring in associate judges for King’s Bench
Taking its cues from a handful of other provinces, Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that would add associate judges to its Court of King’s Bench.
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April 22, 2026
CFIB presses feds for tax cuts to reverse decrease in startups
Ahead of the federal government’s spring economic statement on April 28, small businesses are calling for reduced taxes, incentivized investment and improvements in the entrepreneurial sphere, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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April 22, 2026
Viable claim in civil conspiracy requires more than a franchise relationship
Ontario appellate courts continue to hold that civil conspiracy claims cannot be used to circumvent corporate separateness. In Cervantes v. Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., 2026 ONSC 713 (Cervantes), the Ontario Divisional Court reaffirmed that an agreement is the core element of a civil conspiracy claim.
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April 21, 2026
B.C. allows rural employers to retain foreign workers above cap
British Columbia has announced it is opting into a temporary federal measure allowing rural employers to retain low-wage temporary foreign workers beyond the federal 10 per cent cap, according to a release issued April 20.
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April 21, 2026
Harper Grey adds James Dawson and Catherine Wong as associates
Harper Grey has added James Dawson and Catherine Wong as associates, the firm says.
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April 21, 2026
Responding to complaints before the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process and tips
As legal counsel for all types of nurses, including nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurses, we are frequently retained to provide assistance in responding to complaints filed with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is complex, the following summarizes the core information that nurses should be aware of in order to navigate the process effectively.