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On August 17th, a provincial election was held in Nova Scotia. Contrary to what the polling and pundits were predicting, Tim Houston led his PC party to a majority win.

In a decision released on August 21, 2013, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the "HRTO") granted an application filed by the mother of an elementary school student who claimed her son experienced discrimination contrary to the HumanRights Code (the "Code").

A serious concern has arisen that over the next 12 to 24 months Canadians could suffer a flu pandemic that could cause significant social and economic disruption, including possible closure of our school system.

A new Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) from Ontario's Ministry of Education (Ministry) allows schools more flexibility to hire teachers based on merit, diversity, and the needs of the school...

Schools monitor employee use of work-issued computers for a variety of reasons: protecting confidential information, preventing improper use of equipment and software, investigating complaints of discrimination and/or harassment, and establishing just cause.

We have compiled the following summary of the resources and financial assistance that are presently available to Alberta businesses and individuals, which you may wish to consider as you...

In 2014, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000 C. 41, which applies to most employees of all provincially-regulated employers in the province, including Ontario school boards, received some significant amendments.

The law regarding a court's involvement in the student/ university relationship has seen significant changes in the last decade, particularly with respect to the level of deference...

Schools in Ontario could face significant challenges with respect to possible labour unrest over the next number of months.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 55,000 education workers in the provnce, moved into Phase 2 of its Work-to-Rule plan.

Recent criminal cases and changes to the Criminal Code highlight the consequences that can result from sharing or eliciting 'sexts' from others.

On March 15, 2019, Education Minister Lisa Thompson announced plans to increase class size for high school and some elementary grades.

Le 21 juin 2022, la Cour d'appel de l'Ontario a rendu une décision1 concernant l'étendue de l'attente raisonnable en matière de vie privée des employés en milieu de travail.

On August 22, 2018, the Conservative government announced that it was holding "unprecedented" consultation into education reform.

An increasing number of teachers are being criminally charged with assault in Alberta.

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Finance Minister Travis Toews delivered his second budget entitled "A Plan for Jobs and the Economy" which includes the government's fiscal and capital...

The collective agreements for all teachers in the Province of Ontario expired on August 31, 2014. Teachers' unions have given notice to bargain.