Intelligence

New draft regulations clarify which federally regulated private businesses must comply with French language obligations under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act.

Le projet de Règlement sur l'usage du français au sein des entreprises privées de compétence fédérale précise les obligations linguistiques des employeurs, notamment les seuils d'assujettissement, les régions visées et les mesures de conformité requises. Les entreprises devront évaluer leur situation et adapter leurs pratiques internes avant l'entrée en vigueur de la loi.

Saskatchewan employers must prepare for a minimum wage increase to $15.70 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. The provincial government's formulaic approach, which considers consumer price index changes and average hourly wages, continues to drive annual adjustments. Employers need to update their payroll systems before the deadline to ensure compliance with the new wage requirements.

Drawing on her experience as a two-time Olympian, eight-time National Champion, and survivor of abuse in sport, Allison Forsyth examines the systemic changes needed to drive sport culture change and organizational accountability. This keynote explores how institutions can prevent abuse before it happens and what accountability looks like when systems fail survivors.

This panel from Gluckstein Lawyers' 2026 Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference examines how fragmented care systems fail Indigenous women and other marginalized survivors of sexual abuse. Featuring Indigenous perspectives and intersectionality research, the discussion explores what culturally responsive, trauma-informed care requires in practice and how survivor support services can move toward genuine systems navigation rather than disconnected referrals.

A recent Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) decision provides useful guidance on the due diligence defence available to employers facing occupational health and safety administrative penalties.