In March 2015, the federal government registered amendments to the regulations of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (the "Regulations") and the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act.

New Brunswick continues to be a thought leader in the field of regulation of recreational cannabis and provides us with a first look at what the provincial regulation of recreational cannabis might look like.

As of August 1, 2015, section 4 of the Nova Scotia Automobile Tort Recovery Limitations Regulations was repealed.

As noted in a previous blog post on Re:Sound tariffs, Re:Sound Tariff No. 6.B (Use of Recorded Music to Accompany Physical Activities), sets the royalties to be paid for the performance in public or communication to the public of published sound recordings in any indoor or outdoor venue for the purposes of fitness, training, skating, dance instruction or any other physical activity.

The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench recently had to deal with a bizarre case in which the defendant obtained a Mastercard from Bank of Montreal, used it for 15 years, made payments on it for 15 years and then stopped paying it: Bank of Montreal v. Rogozinsky, 2014 ABQB 771.

On August 23, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court ("ONSC") upheld a complaints decision which ordered a psychologist to complete a continuing education or remedial program regarding professionalism in public statements.

Of late, juries in Nova Scotia have taken quite a beating.

I joined with many last week who were thrilled to hear that a collection of iconic photos by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has landed a permanent home at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

A recent arbitration decision from Newfoundland and Labrador demonstrates how Facebook postings are essentially a broadcast of an individual’s personal thoughts to the world at large.

Subtle discrimination can have a much stronger and longer effect on employees when not properly addressed. It can also result in costly consequences for an employer...

One of the key changes of the Regulations is the addition of "family violence" to the employer's purview.

A recent Government of Newfoundland and Labrador ("GNL") announcement affirms the Province's swift and ambitious approach to offshore wind development.

There is more and more discussion today about harassment and bullying in the workplace.

As interesting as the dispute between the Beastie Boys and GoldieBlox already is, there is another aspect to this dispute that makes it even more fascinating.

In Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corporation, 2017 SCC 30, a six-judge majority of the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") confirmed a Tribunal decision which concluded that …

Workplace investigations are not only a best practice when addressing a respectful workplace and/or harassment investigation...

The Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed in a decision released on May 15, 2019 that doctors must provide an ‘effective referral' where they are unwilling to provide care on moral or religious grounds.

The amendments make reference to the "regulations", but at this stage companion regulations have not been released.

Professional regulators can incur substantial costs through discipline processes. These costs are often associated with investigations, hearings as well as committee member expenses...

A recent decision out of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick, upheld the Municipality of Tantramar's decision to withhold a Workplace Assessment Report under section 20(1)...