On December 29, 2018, new amendments to Prince Edward Island's Employment Standards Act concerning maternity, parental and adoption leave, compassionate care leave, and the qualifying period for sick leave came into effect.

As the highly anticipated day of cannabis legalization in Canada draws near, Prince Edward Island municipalities must acknowledge and prepare for the challenges coming their way.

Is an employee entitled to incentive compensation as part of their "reasonable notice" damages when terminated from employment? That is often the $1 million (or even $10,000) question.

Contrary to the perception that lawyers thrive in loopholes, when a dispute arises, the concepts of fair and reasonable are consistent.

It has been said that nothing in this world is certain, other than death and taxes. Whether any given tax is ‘certain' can be debated (our tax team is here to help),...

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective corporate governance is more critical than ever. Companies face an array of challenges that can impact their operations and reputation, including regulatory compliance.

It appears 2024 will include an unwelcome surprise for many business owners in Canada – public disclosure of their ownership interests in corporations.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has offered employers some solace in handling disputes with employees over the proper interpretation of the employment contract.

On September 10, 2019, the federal government announced the appointment of the first ever federal Pay Equity Commissioner. The Pay Equity Commissioner's role is to provide leadership and direction

In Bent v. MacFarlane, contradictions in Bent's self-reporting and her lack of attempt to seek a medical resolution to an alleged chronic pain syndrome proved extremely limiting to her claim for damages.

The Canada Labour Code (the "Code") may soon require federally regulated employers to review the wage rates of certain employees under the Equal Treatment Wage Rate Rules.

The New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench has recently clarified the law regarding without cause termination provisions.

On October 16, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator ("CNSOER") launched the Offshore Wind Call for Information and Prequalification Process...

Canada's ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 will require speedy expansion of our renewable energy resources, including offshore wind.

The New Brunswick Court of Appeal's decision in ASL v LSL, 2020 NBCA 15, reaffirmed the high standard on judges determining child support obligations for parents with equal amounts of parenting time.

Under Canadian Immigration law, a foreign national is inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of (1) criminality or (2) serious criminality. A Permanent Resident, on the other hand, will only be inadmissible...

Fennelly v. Lloyd's Underwriters, 2021 NLSC 160, involved an application by the First and Second Defendants, Lloyd's Underwriters ("Lloyd's") and Anthony & Associates Inc. ("Anthony")...

In this case, the Newfoundland & Labrador Court of Appeal considered the scope of the implied undertaking rule in circumstance involving an independent medical examination.

In late 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) introduced a comprehensive set of principles aimed at guiding the responsible, trustworthy, and privacy-protective development...

Let's face it: ‘metaverse' has become an annoying buzzword over the last few years (although the term originated in 1992 in the science fiction novel Snow Crash).