On February 16, 2021, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-21. Bill C-21 proposed amendments to a number of acts, restricting a variety of firearms.

MLT Aikins contributes a monthly insight for the Western Producer's "Ask a Lawyer" column.

Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) has acquired BVGlazing Systems Ltd. for $95 million.

Winnipeg lawyer Melissa Cattini has carved out a niche in franchise law, advising numerous national and international brands expanding in Western Canada.

MLT Aikins lawyers David Filmon, K.C., Jordan Riese and Melissa Cattini (head of the firm's Franchising practice) recently acted for TPC Development Corporation ("TPC Development") in connection with its structuring...

On March 23, 2020, the government of British Columbia announced Bill 16-2020: Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2020...

The pandemic has brought about an increased focus on the work that people do, and in particular, where they can do the work.

On June 1, 2022, The Employment Standards Code was amended to permit the Province to mandate larger increases to the minimum wage where the change in the inflation rate exceeds 5%...

As of October 1, 2020, Manitoba's minimum wage will increase 25 cents – from $11.65 per hour to $11.90 per hour.

On February 7, the province announced it was introducing legislation that would make September 30 a provincial statutory holiday.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the provincial requirement to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in businesses...

Starting October 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase from $11.32 per hour to $11.45 per hour.

The civil claims process, commonly known as small claims, is an expeditious procedure terminated employees may use to commence a wrongful dismissal claim. It is a plaintiff-friendly...

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced it will hold an inquiry "into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta".

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced it will hold an Inquiry "into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta".

Bill 24, the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act, was introduced in the Alberta Legislature and passed first reading on June 18, 2020.

Between 2009 and 2021, Indigenous women and girls faced homicide rates six times higher than non-Indigenous counterparts. The red dress symbolizes both vitality and violence, serving as a stark visual reminder of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender-Diverse Peoples while calling back their spirits and representing the lifeblood connecting all people.

Foreclosure allows lenders to recover debts by selling the property of defaulting borrowers. In Saskatchewan, this process provides special protections for farmers.

Canada has faced an uptick in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, impacting the government, finance and transportation sectors.

The United States' standing in the world has been waning over the years, with more and more STEM and skilled workers looking to other countries for work...