Municipalities in Prince Edward Island entered a new era when the Municipal Government Act (the "MGA") was proclaimed into force on December 23, 2017.

Securities markets around the world are grappling with new concerns: As fintechs make cryptocurrency offerings such as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Initial Token Offerings (ITOs) or other digital token offerings, there are various securities regulatory issues that have been grabbing much attention.

Existing not-for-profit corporations incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act will be required to be continued under the new Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act.

When assessing what type of termination package to offer an employee or what the employer’s liability for damages is, non-salary compensation can become an issue.

In the 1970s the issue for employers was long hair and sideburns. In the 1980's it was earrings for men. Today the employer's concerns are with tattoos and facial piercings.

On October 29, 2018, the federal government tabled national pay equity legislation as part of its second budget implementation bill ...

The amendments to the leave provisions will also become effective on September 1, 2019.

Several changes to the New Brunswick Employment Standards Act became effective on September 1, 2014.

On September 9, 2015, the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board opened a consultation on draft Regulations for Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs).

This decision confirms that any analysis of a retirement "age" requirement must look at the pension plan in its totality and not by simply reviewing the merit of each term and condition.

When an employee is terminated, the question often arises about the tax treatment of amounts paid to the employee.

There is growing understanding of the need to accommodate mental health issues in the workplace, not only due to human rights obligations but also to optimize employee productivity.

Prior to the introduction of this policy, foreign workers were only able to study while working if their study program was six months or less in duration.

The PEI government passed legislation that will result in significant changes to the standard automobile policy, effective October 1, 2014.

A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada clarifies determination of what is "reasonably foreseeable": Rankin (Rankin's Garage & Sales) v J.J., 2018 SCC 19.

The case is a win for the insurance industry in many respects.

In a case where there is a contributorily negligent plaintiff and two or more negligent defendants, can the plaintiff recover 100% of her damages from any of the defendants?

The ASA considered that the model's pose and the lighting drew particular focus to her prominent visible ribcage and to her legs, where, the ASA observed, her thighs and knees appeared to be of a similar width.

Canada’s new federal anti-spam law comes into force in a significant way on July 1, 2014

This client update is an attempt to summarize the more significant aspects of the rules.