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Working in Canada: An Overview of Employment Law

Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplacein the relationships between management and employee, worker and employer and between employer and the myriad of regulatory bodies which supervise a wide variety of activities that occur in the workplace.…

Oct 18, 2011 - by Krista Chaytor, Albert Formosa, Sean Foran, John Wilkinson, and Raj Anand, Nicholas Caughey, John D. Campbell, Carole McAfee Wallace, Farah Malik, Stephanie L. Turnham, Jessica Eisen, Mark Edelstein, Faren H. Bogach, Rachel Waks, Maralynne Monteith, Les O'Connor, N. William C. Ross

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Bilingualism in the Tribunal Settings – does the right to be heard in French include the right to be understood in French? Case Commentary of CSFTNO v Northwest Territories (Education, Culture, and Employment), 2023 SCC 31 [CSFTNO].

In CSFTNO, [1] the Supreme Court of Canada was invited to clarify the scope of French language rights guaranteed under the Charter.…

Feb 29, 2024 - by Kelsey L. Ivory and Priya Dube, Student-at-Law

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The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: New CRA Guidance in the Employment Context

Expanded mandatory disclosure rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada) came into effect in Canada on June 22, 2023, requiring the reporting of reportable transactions, notifiable transactions, and uncertain tax treatments.…

Nov 3, 2023 - by Ryan Morris, Michael Ding

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Get It in Writing: Ontario Court Upholds Termination for Cause Based on Written Employment Agreement and Clear Employee Expectations

Overview In Park v Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed the test for just cause dismissal resulting from an employee’s dishonest conduct, set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in McKinley v BC Tel.…

Mar 13, 2023 - by , Sean Foran, Daniel Wong

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Removing Barriers to Registration: An Overview of the Amendments to the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006

On December 2, 2021, important amendments to the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006 (“FARPACTA”) received Royal Assent.…

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Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day

As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election on Monday, October 21st, employers should be aware of their obligations to employees under the Canada Elections Act.…

Oct 17, 2019 - by Daniel Wong, Megan Mah

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The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario

While many employers eagerly await the outcome of the Ontario general provincial election on Thursday June 7, 2018 and its potential ramifications for their businesses, employers in Ontario should be aware of the obligations owed to their employees under Ontario’s Election Act, R.S.O.…

Jun 4, 2018 - by Daniel Wong, Megan Mah

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Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers

For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the “Act”).…

Nov 20, 2025 - by Wayne Egan, Daniel Wong, Ethan Levy

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WeirFoulds Assists Lorne Park Capital Partners in Completing Going Private Transaction

On October 17, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. completed a previously announced plan of arrangement with Sagard Private Equity Canada.…

Nov 19, 2025

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Employers: Do not delay, just pay (statutory termination entitlements)! – A lesson from Carroll v Oracle Canada

In Carroll v Oracle Canada, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that Oracle Canada breached its duty of good faith by failing to pay a former employer his full termination entitlements until 8 months after the termination[1], which appeared to the court as a delay tactic to “try and force a financially vulnerable employee into a less favourable settlement position” and awarded punitive damages of $57,740.55, an amount equal to the court found was “wrongfully withheld”.…

Oct 7, 2025 - by Daniel Wong, Megan Mah, Piper McGavin

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Preparing for More Change: What the Proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 Would Mean for Ontario Employers

Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduced new requirements for employers.…

Jul 22, 2025 - by Daniel Wong, Piper McGavin and Jillian Nield, Summer Law Student

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WeirFoulds Represents Lorne Park Capital Partners in Going Private Transaction

On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Sagard Private Equity Canada.…

Jun 17, 2025

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Employers in Ontario: Be Aware of Upcoming New Employer Requirements

Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduce new requirements for employers.…

Apr 29, 2025 - by Daniel Wong, Seth Holland, Piper McGavin

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The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: CRA Releases Updated Guidance

On November 2, 2023, the CRA released updated guidance on the mandatory disclosure rules. The updated guidance can be accessed here. …

Nov 6, 2023 - by Ryan Morris, Michael Ding

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The Expanded Mandatory Disclosure Rules: An In-Depth Discussion

The expanded mandatory disclosure rules that came into effect on June 22, 2023 capture a broad range of business transactions and impose reporting obligations on taxpayers, advisors, and promoters alike.[1] These rules require reporting of: (1) reportable transactions, (2) notifiable transactions, and (3) uncertain tax treatments.…

Oct 16, 2023 - by Michael Ding, Ryan Morris

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