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Production orders under the Criminal Code are powerful investigative tools used by law enforcement to compel documents from organizations that are not themselves under investigation.

The recent decision in R v Scholz, 2020 BCPC 120, serves as a reminder that white collar crimes, which are often said to "fly under the radar", are continuing to be aggressively prosecuted.

Regardless of the details of the anticipated regulation, we should expect that Canadian employers will be faced with the issue of marijuana in numerous scenarios.

The trial judge made a number of findings in favour of the plaintiff receiving a long notice period of ten months.

The deadline for meeting reporting requirements of the Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances issued by Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC)...

On June 1, 2018, significant changes to Alberta's occupational health and safety legislation come into effect. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c 0-2.1 ("OHSA"), introduces new obligations...

More amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (PBSA) contained in Bill C-9 will come into force. These amendments apply to federally-regulated pension plans.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently issued a new guideline for employers targeting their employees who violate COVID-19 vaccination policies.

If passed, Bill 132 would change the limitation periods that currently apply to criminal sexual assault and impose additional requirements for universities, colleges and private career colleges with respect to sexual violence...

Effective January 1, 2011, the Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) were replaced by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the financial reporting of certain entities in respect of financial years commencing on or after January 1, 2011.

Longevity risk hedging is becoming increasingly common for pension plans which have seen a significant rise in liabilities over the past decade as a result of changes in longevity assumptions and interest rate levels.

On December 4, 2014, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced new initiatives to raise awareness of sexual violence and harassment, to enhance prevention measures and to combat harassment, violence and discrimination on the basis of sex.

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) has issued a new Guideline on Fund Holder Arrangements.

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) has issued a new Guideline on Fund Holder Arrangements. CAPSA is also requesting comments on revised draft guidelines on Prudent Investment Practices and Pension Plan Funding Policy.

Yesterday, the Liberal government in Ontario announced an intention to freeze the wages of Ontario's public service ("OPS") and broader public sector ("BPS") managers and executives as part of a solution to reduce the province's $14.8 billion deficit.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has confirmed that there is no general right for grievors or witnesses to avoid having their names disclosed in labour arbitration awards.

Pension plans registered in Ontario are prohibited from directly or indirectly investing or lending more than 10% of the book value of the assets of the pension fund in or to any one person, two or more associated persons, or two or more affi ted corporations, subject to limited exemptions.

The proposed changes seek to further protect the rights of employees in Ontario.