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Winnipeg Franchise Expo
Our Lawyer Art Stacey will be presenting ‘Understanding Your Rights & Obligations as a Franchisee'.
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2019 HR Legislative Review
What are some employment law developments from the past year that have an impact on the HR profession?Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Did You Miss The November 1, 2018 Deadline To Implement A Customer Service Accessibility Policy?
Private organizations in Manitoba are now required to comply with the Accessibility Standard For Customer Service.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Employers Take Note: Manitoba Lifted Its State Of Emergency As Of October 21, 2021 And Why This Matters To Non-Unionized Workplaces With Staff On Lay-Off
Under the Regulation to The Employment Standards Code (the "Code"), an employee on lay-off is normally deemed to be terminated if the lay-off lasts more than 8 weeks in a 16 week periodThompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Creating Value In Surface Rights Negotiations
Surface rights have been a topic of increasing importance in Manitoba over the last several years. While much of this can be attributed to increased oil and gas activity, this does not tell the entire story.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
New Canadian Citizenship Rule For Canadians Born Abroad
On December 15, 2025, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-3 to change the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. This new law allows a Canadian parent born or adopted outside Canada to pass on Canadian citizenship to their children born or adopted outside Canada, provided they have spent 3 years (or 1,095 days) cumulative in Canada before their child’s birth or adoption.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Impending Changes To Trademark Law: Why You Should Consider Registering Yours Sooner Rather Than Later
The Government of Canada has been overhauling Canada's trademark laws in an effort to modernize its intellectual property (IP) framework.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
What Is Happening With The Capital Gains Inclusion Rate?
On January 31, 2025, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the federal government was deferring – from June 25, 2024, to January 1, 2026...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Legal Reform As A Catalyst For Social Enterprise: An International Social Enterprise Law & Policy Report
Morrison & Foerster LLP with support from Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation have produced a new social enterprise law and policy guide...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Lex Mundi 2023 Summit Report: Global Crosswinds, Stakeholderism And General Counsel
General Counsel and corporate leadership teams are more dependent than ever on strong expertise across diverse jurisdictions, in order to circumvent new pitfalls.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
The Statutory Trust Under The Builders' Liens Act
The Builders' Liens Act of Manitoba imposes a statutory trust that attaches to any monies received by an owner or contractor prior to and throughout the course of construction.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
U.S. Immigration: What Do Canadian TN Visa Holders Have To Keep In Mind When They Have A Change In Employment Condition
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (formally "NAFTA") is a popular non-immigrant work permit option for Canadian and Mexican citizens to obtain a NAFTA...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Recent Changes To Bereavement Leave In Manitoba
On May 30, 2023, an amendment to bereavement leave entitlements under The Employment Standards Code (the "Code") came into effect. The amendment expands existing bereavement leave entitlements...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
New Federal Holiday – National Day For Truth And Reconciliation, Sept 30
On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, SC 2021, c 11, "[a]n Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)" (the "Act") ...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
CanExport And Intellectual Property Protection Can Help You With Your Legal Fees
The CanExport program is a popular Canadian government grant that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
CanExport And Intellectual Property Protection Can Help You With Your Legal Fees
The CanExport program is a popular Canadian government grant that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada that are seeking to develop new export opportunities...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Misgendering Employees Can Result In Damages Against Employers
Gender identity is a protected characteristic under The Human Rights Code in Manitoba, and was clearly defined and explained in the 2019 decision, T.A. v Manitoba, 2019 MBHR 12:Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Anti-Harassment Rules: Bad Behaviour Must Be Stopped
Many people involved in the condominium industry, including condominium corporation directors, unit owners, property managers, and other professionals...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Guardians Of Growth: Additional Options For Enforcement Of Development Agreements
The Planning Act, C.C.S.M. P80 (the "Act") provides the legal framework for municipalities to manage land use and development in a way that promotes orderly growth and sustainable communities.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP - Article
Prompt Payment – Do You Know The Timelines?
Bill 38: ("Bill 38") seeks to amend The Builders' Liens Act to establish a prompt payment scheme in Manitoba. Bill 38 is not yet in force, but businesses should be taking...Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP