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Religious freedom versus equality rights: how do we balance competing rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter)?

On June 26, 2009, the Supreme Court of British Columbia held that the Chilliwack School District (school district) was liable for the injuries sustained by a Grade 7 student playing field hockey in Physical Education (PE) class.

A lawyer and Partner with the Personal Injury group at Lerners' Toronto and Waterloo Region offices, Sandev Purewal, Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation...

Freedom of expression and the right to one's reputation are guaranteed under the Canadian and Québec charters of rights.

The controversy continues with the release of the Ontario Divisional Court decision in Trinity Western University v The Law Society of Upper Canada, 2015 ONSC 4250...

In the digital age, the recruitment landscape has expanded beyond traditional methods, with social media becoming a significant tool for evaluating potential candidates...

In an earlier article, we warned of the risk of loss of lien rights if a transfer of land occurs during construction. A 2018 court decision reminds us that there is also a risk of loss ...

Discrimination in Quebec's labour relations is mainly covered by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Navigating a shift in gender identity involves profound personal changes that extend into legal and estate planning considerations. Understanding how name changes, gender identifiers, pronouns, and medical directives intersect with wills and powers of attorney ensures that estate plans authentically reflect and honor a person's true identity throughout their life and after death.

The Government of Canada's proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2017 has been the focus of considerable media attention, and has spurred the interest of individuals and companies desiring to enter the budding industry. This article will highlight some of the potential commercial and legal issues that will likely confront prospective market entrants.

In February 2018, Dr. Joseph Copeland, an ER physician who treats children and vulnerable adults at two BC hospitals, attended a Vancouver police station to complete his...

A new Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) from Ontario's Ministry of Education will allow schools to hire teachers based on merit, diversity and the needs of the school, rather than by seniority.

The Chief Medical Officer of Health's August 17, 2021 directive (Directive #6 under section 77.7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (the Vaccine Directive)...

One of the most talked about topics when it comes to the scheduled roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine this year is whether an employer is entitled to require its employees...

Canada's new modern slavery legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), requires reporting entities...

Bill S-216: An Act to enact the Modern Slavery Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (Bill), was recently introduced in the Canadian Senate and aims to implement Canada's international...

Although the pandemic is behind us, COVID-related cases continue to slowly make their way through the courts and tribunals.

Canadian human rights legislation plays a crucial role in fostering workplace equality.