La Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC »), dans l’affaire R. c. Grand Sudbury (Ville), a déclaré que la Ville du Grand Sudbury (la « Ville ») peut, à titre d’« employeur » en vertu de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au...more
In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has ruled that the City of Greater Sudbury (City) can be held liable as an “employer” under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for the death...more
Toutes les entreprises ont des décisions difficiles à prendre à l’égard de leur personnel, tout particulièrement en période d’incertitude économique. Les employeurs, ainsi que leurs membres de la direction et des ressources...more
Every business has to make difficult decisions when it comes to staffing, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Employers, including their management and human resources teams, have the unenviable task of balancing...more
Le 20 octobre 2020, l’Ontario a déposé le projet de loi 218, intitulé Loi de 2020 visant à soutenir la relance en Ontario et sur les élections municipales, lequel, s’il est adopté, empêchera que des poursuites relatives à des...more
On October 20, 2020, Ontario introduced Bill 218, Supporting Ontario's Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 that, if passed, will prevent lawsuits relating to COVID-19 infections or exposure from being brought against...more
From occupational health challenges to cyber risks, privacy and work-from-home policies, Blakes Employment & Labour lawyers Daryl Cukierman (Toronto), Natalie Bussière (Montréal), Birch Miller (Calgary) and Michael Howcroft...more
On November 22, 2017, the Ontario government passed the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148), rolling out major changes to the province’s employment and labour laws, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000...more
On May 23, 2017, The Changing Workplaces Review – Final Report (Report) was released, recommending major changes to the province’s employment standards and labour relations legislation. For further information on the Report,...more
On April 13, 2017, the federal government introduced the Cannabis Act (Act), which will legalize and regulate the use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada. The Act received first reading on April 13, 2017 and, if...more
The licencing, sale and use of cannabis (both medically and recreationally) is likely to result in an increased risk of product liability claims on behalf of patients and consumers, including class action risk for the...more
Sales of illegal marijuana have long been subject to tax in Canada (notwithstanding the illegality of the sales), and legal sales of medical marijuana are also currently treated as taxable. From the outset, the federal...more
The extent to which the new law will restrict the advertising and branding of cannabis was, and still is, one of the key unknowns. From industry’s perspective, cannabis should be regulated more like alcohol than tobacco, and...more
Cannabis, similar to any other commodity, is subject to Canada’s customs laws respecting international trade in goods. However, in the case of cannabis, additional rules apply regarding the fact that trade in cannabis is...more
The new legislation will inevitably result in a flurry of discussions between the government and affected stakeholders....more
Bank Act -
The Bank Act gives scheduled banks the right to take security interests in farm assets, crops and other agricultural products in exchange for the extension of credit. When a borrower makes a grant of security...more
The pending legalization of non-medical cannabis raises a host of issues for employers. Upon passage of the new legislation, employers can expect to encounter difficult decisions relating to the appropriateness of drug...more
Canadian Capital Markets -
As changes in the regulatory regime open up significant opportunities in the cannabis sector, industry players will be seeking access to capital to fund growth, and investors will be looking...more
Bill 132, Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 (Bill) contemplates amendments to six pieces of legislation, including Ontario’s...more
On March 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) revisited and clarified the common law test for constructive dismissal in Potter v. New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission. ...more