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The Decision On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in the highly anticipated Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.[1] In…

Mar 19, 2021

What Regulators Can Learn from the Criminal Courts about Sexual Abuse Cases

It is no secret that there has been a societal reckoning about sexual abuse in the last few years. From the #MeToo movement to the amendments to…

Mar 16, 2021

Annual Update: Ontario’s Construction Act – The Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations – Osgood Hall Law School

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be co-chairing the “Ontario’s Construction Act – Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations”, taking place on March 31, 2021 from 9:00…

Feb 26, 2021

Amendments to the Expropriations Act Proposed Under Bill 245

The Ontario government has proposed a number of changes to the Expropriations Act under Bill 245, the “Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021”. Bill 245 would enact…

Feb 1, 2021

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, collaborated with Kathy Laird and Ron Ellis, QC, on an opinion piece that…

Dec 22, 2020

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

Dec 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Micah Goldstein – Municipal Law Micah is a senior associate in…

Nov 26, 2020

Raj Anand discusses Tribunal Watch Ontario’s alarm on the politicization of senior appointments to Tribunals Ontario, in The Lawyers Daily Magazine

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and longstanding member of the Law Society Tribunal and Gary Yee (previous chair of three Ontario tribunals), discuss the concerns raised by Tribunal…

Nov 23, 2020

Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? – Pinchin Ltd.

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? a webinar being hosted by Pinchin Ltd. on…

LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Kehar will be Co-Chairing the LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners webinar being hosted by the Canadian Bar…

Nov 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes senior environmental lawyer Janet Bobechko

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Janet Bobechko has joined the firm as a partner in our Environmental Law and Corporate & Commercial Practice Groups. Janet joins…

Nov 4, 2020

Help Me Help You: A Mentoring Event for the Next Generation of Entertainment, Media and Communications Lawyers – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Associate Emma Romano will be speaking at Help Me Help You – A mentoring event for the next generation of entertainment, media and communications lawyers, being hosted…

Nov 2, 2020

Press Freedom & Land Defence – JHR Indigenous Media Talks

WeirFoulds Partner Peter Jacobsen will be speaking at Press Freedom & Land Defence, hosted by JHR Indigenous Media Talks, on November 5, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. On September…

Oct 27, 2020

2020 HR Law Conference – Human Resources Professionals Association

WeirFoulds Partner Dan Wong and Associate Max Skrow will be speaking at the 2020 HR Law Conference, hosted by the HRPA on October 29, 2020 from 8:00…

Oct 23, 2020

The Advanced Administrative Law & Practice Virtual Conference – The Canadian Institute

Partner John Buhlman will be speaking at the 20th Annual Advanced Administrative Law & Practice Virtual Conference taking place on Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29,…

Oct 20, 2020

Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act

On September 21, 2020, the Province published notice of a proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (“OHA”), to implement amendments passed as part of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act,…

Oct 15, 2020

Community Benefits Charges: The New Section 37

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 replaced the density bonusing scheme under section 37 of the Planning Act with a new regime, but with a transition to…

Oct 5, 2020

Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner speak to the Toronto Star about powers the city has to impose stricter rules to fight COVID-19

Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner, Partners at WeirFoulds LLP, recently provided comment to Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagliaro on the topic of the City of Toronto’s Medical Officer…

Sep 29, 2020

Ontario Issues a New COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces

On September 25, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Health issued Version 1 of the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces (Business and Organizations) (the “Screening Tool”). On September…

Sep 9, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of…

Sep 4, 2020

A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021

On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) until January…

Aug 27, 2020

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Chris Tzekas as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a second time

Among our 44 lawyers listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada is Christopher Tzekas, Counsel, who is recognized as a Toronto “Lawyer of the…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 44 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2021 edition

WeirFoulds congratulates 44 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 69 rankings in 22 specialty…

Aug 21, 2020

Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees

As Canadian businesses and workers continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has announced several income support measures. The Canada Emergency Response…

Aug 20, 2020

CLEAR 40th Annual Educational Conference

The Council on Licensure , Enforcement and Regulation’s (CLEAR) 40th Annual 2020 conference will be offered virtually, allowing increased participation from regulators worldwide, as we respond to…

Aug 17, 2020

CNAR 2020 Annual Conference

CNAR 2020 goes digital! CNAR 2020 will be the hub this fall to receive continuous Canadian-specific content. The interactive digital conference, which will be spread out and…

Aug 13, 2020

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended…

Jul 29, 2020

Virtual AMO 2020 Conference and AGM

The Association of Municipalities Ontario will host its 2020 Conference and AGM online this year. The AMO 2020 program will include a combination of live-interactive and pre-recorded…

Jul 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of…

Jun 17, 2020

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