ArticleAmendments To Ontario Laws Put A Clamp On Requesting Doctors' NotesThe Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, proposes another wave of employee-friendly amendments to Ontario employment laws.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleCanada Labour Code Amendments Passed Banning Replacement Workers During Strikes Or LockoutsThis is an update to our previous blog post on the House of Commons passes Bill C-58 to amend Canada Labour Code & ban replacement workers during strikes or lockouts.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleDon't Be Caught Without A Plan: Violence Policy & Prevention Soon Required For SK EmployersAll Saskatchewan employers will soon be required to have a violence policy and prevention plan in place.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleFederal Government Considers Restrictions On Low-Wage Temporary Foreign WorkersEmployment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister states the federal government is considering restricting or refusing temporary foreign worker applications under the low-wage stream.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleProposed Amendments To Canada Labour Code Target Enhanced Work-Life BalanceThe federal government's Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation supports an employee's right to disconnect.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleProposed Amendments To Canada Labour Code Target Enhanced Work-Life Balance: Part TwoIn our last blog, we discussed Budget 2024 and Parliament's intentions to amend the Canada Labour Code to promote an enhanced work-life balance. In this blog post, we discuss those proposed amendments.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleConsultation Opportunity Available: Right To A Healthy Environment Under CEPAOn February 8, 2024, the Government of Canada announced that it is conducting a consultation to determine how the right to a healthy environment will be implemented.CanadaEnvironmentMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleManitoba To Modernize Vital Statistics Through New Electronic Death RegistrationAdministering the estate of a loved one can be a challenging and lengthy process.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleManitoba Government's Proposed Amendments To The Human Rights CodeOn March 18, 2025, the Government of Manitoba introduced Bill 43, The Human Rights Code Amendment Act, which proposes to amend The Human Rights Code (the "Code") to include "gender expression" as a protected characteristic.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleCanada Modifies Eligible Fields Of Study For Post-graduation Work PermitsOn June 25, 2025, the federal government announced changes in post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility.CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleGovernment Of Canada Announces Reduction In Immigration For The Next Two YearsOn October 24, 2024, the Government of Canada announced its intention to reduce immigration levels for 2025-2027...CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleLong-anticipated US "Gold Card" Visa Program Announced, Fast-tracks US$1-million DonorsThe Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) on the evening of September 19, 2025, outlining the framework for the anticipated "gold card" visa, a visa program that will facilitate...CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleProposed Border Security Act Expands The Power Of Immigration AuthoritiesOn June 3, 2025, Bill C-2, a new border security Bill – dubbed the Strong Borders Act – was introduced in the House of Commons.CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleSINP Announces Temporary Pause On Job Approval Form IntakeOn February 18, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program ("SINP") announced a temporary intake pause for new Job Approval Forms ("JAF"). CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleParry v. Harper Shows That Posting On Social Media Isn’t Free Of ConsequencesA Saskatchewan court awarded $150,000 in damages after defamatory Facebook posts accused a rural municipality administrator of lying, misallocating funds and theft. The case demonstrates how social media accusations in small communities can cross the line from legitimate criticism into actionable defamation, particularly when targeting public officials whose roles depend on trust. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleB.C. Supreme Court Approves Privacy Breach Class Action Against AI ApplicationIn Lam v. Flo Health Inc., 2024 BCSC 391, the Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a proposed class action lawsuit against Flo Health Inc. for an alleged privacy breach involving...CanadaPrivacyMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleDo You Collect IP Addresses? Here Are Three Things You Must DoIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6, confirmed that Canadians' IP addresses are private, mandating law enforcement to obtain a search warrant for access, as well as setting a precedent ...CanadaPrivacyMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleLegal Implications Of Pesticide Application By DroneRecent amendments to Canada's Pest Control Products Act through Bill C-30 have introduced significant regulatory changes that directly impact drone operators in agriculture. These modifications modernize the framework for pesticide application using unmanned aerial vehicles, creating new compliance requirements and opportunities for Canadian farmers. Understanding these legal implications is essential for agricultural operations looking to integrate drone technology into their pest management practices. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleSaskatchewan Announces Plans For Construction And Infrastructure Investment In 2024 Throne SpeechOn November 25, 2024, the first session of Saskatchewan's new Legislative Assembly opened with the Lieutenant Governor's Speech from the Throne, outlining plans and initiatives...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleBountiful Harvest: Prime Minister Carney Prioritizes Response To China's Tariffs On Canadian Agriculture ExportsAs international trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have been escalating in recent months under the administration of President Donald Trump, and with tariffs imposed by China on agriculture imports...GlobalReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP