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WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal…

Nov 15, 2021

The Right to be Heard

The Right to be Heard [1] There is a very poignant scene in the 1988 film The Accused[2] in which Jodie Foster’s character, Sarah Tobias, is lying…

Nov 10, 2021

Partner Raj Anand receives the 2021 SOAR Medal

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has received the 2021 Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (“SOAR”) Medal. SOAR is a non-government, non-partisan organization…

Nov 9, 2021

The Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Reference Re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act: Impacts on Climate Change Law – OBA

WeirFoulds Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental law, Janet Bobechko, will be speaking at the OBA Environmental Law Program taking place on November 17, 2021, on The…

Nov 8, 2021

EBA Risk Management MDG Meeting: US & Canada Phase I Standard Comparison – Environment Bankers Association

WeirFoulds Partner and Certified Environmental Law Specialist, Janet Bobechko, will be be presenting on “ESA Standard Comparison of the US v Canada Phase I standards.” The presentation…

Nov 4, 2021

Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosure: The CSA Releases Proposed National Instrument 51-107 – Open for Comment

In the latest and most significant step to date in the push towards transparent, reliable and comparable climate-related disclosure in Canada’s capital markets, the Canadian Securities Administrators…

Oct 26, 2021

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…

Oct 21, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Bruce Engell edits the 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation

The 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation was recently published by Thomson Reuters with WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Law Partner Bruce Engell as the…

Sep 21, 2021

2021 Excess Soils Symposium – Environmental Journal

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the 2021 Excess Soils Symposium being hosted by the Environmental Journal on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The symposium offers…

Sep 17, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (“OHBA”) published an article, “Can You Dig It” that discusses the new Ontario regulations breaking ground on excess…

Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 23, 2021

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law group will be chairing the 20th Annual Charter Conference being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on October 5,…

Aug 16, 2021

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, will be Chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s panel “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity” on Wednesday,…

Jul 12, 2021

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

In Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized that post-incident conduct in the workplace can expose an employer to additional liability. The Court…

Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act

Coming into force on August 31, 2021, the Government of Canada’s Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) is part of a framework for long-term changes to ensure that…

Jun 29, 2021

You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario

In Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited,[1] the Divisional Court strongly affirmed and expanded the 2014 ruling in Paquette v Quadraspec Inc[2] that an employer’s entire…

Jun 22, 2021

Staying Administrative Proceedings Due to Delay: Is the Law Changing?

The Supreme Court of Canada recently granted leave to appeal from the decision of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz,[1] a decision of the Court of Appeal…

Jun 21, 2021

The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine

In O’Reilly v ClearMRI Solutions Ltd.[1], the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified when the “common employer doctrine” will ascribe liability to a corporation in respect of an…

Jun 3, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Peter Gross has joined the firm as a Partner in our Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group, effective June 1,…

May 25, 2021

CNAR 2021 Annual Conference

WeirFoulds is proud to once again be a part of Canada’s premier event in Professional Regulation – the Annual CNAR Conference! This year the Conference takes place…

May 21, 2021

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 4 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Heather Douglas will be speaking at the Municipal Debt Management – Webinar 4 being hosted by the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) on June,…

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 1 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Heather Douglas will be speaking at the Municipal Debt Management – Webinar 1 being hosted by the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) on…

May 10, 2021

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

On May 5, 2021, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision in Masters v Claremont Development Corporation[1], which discusses the Clergy principle, as well as the jurisdiction…

Apr 27, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as one of the top 10 Ontario regional law firms…

Apr 26, 2021

Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand provided comment to Alice Chen of The Hill Times in an article published on April 21, 2021, on the need for widespread gender-neutral…

The Lawyer’s Daily cites WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong and Associate Max Skrow in an article on the increased inspections of workplaces in Ontario amid rise of COVID-19 cases

On April 16, 2021, John Schofield of The Lawyer’s Daily reported on the government of Ontario’s increased inspections of construction sites and workplaces provincewide as new COVID-19…

Apr 23, 2021

The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand

WeirFoulds Partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Raj Anand was interviewed by the OHRC as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations…

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 14, 2021

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko is co-chairing a Roundtable at the Ontario Environment Industry Association’s (ONEIA) 2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum, taking place on Wednesday,…

Mar 26, 2021

A Matter of National Concern: The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds a Federal Price on Carbon

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…

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The Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Reference Re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act: Impacts on Climate Change Law – OBA

EBA Risk Management MDG Meeting: US & Canada Phase I Standard Comparison – Environment Bankers Association

2021 Excess Soils Symposium – Environmental Journal

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

CNAR 2021 Annual Conference

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 4 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 1 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

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

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Core Area: Government

WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2021

The Right to be Heard

Partner Raj Anand receives the 2021 SOAR Medal

The Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Reference Re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act: Impacts on Climate Change Law – OBA

EBA Risk Management MDG Meeting: US & Canada Phase I Standard Comparison – Environment Bankers Association

Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosure: The CSA Releases Proposed National Instrument 51-107 – Open for Comment

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

WeirFoulds Partner Bruce Engell edits the 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation

2021 Excess Soils Symposium – Environmental Journal

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act

You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario

Staying Administrative Proceedings Due to Delay: Is the Law Changing?

The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

CNAR 2021 Annual Conference

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 4 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

Municipal Debt Management: Webinar 1 – Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021

Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation

The Lawyer’s Daily cites WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong and Associate Max Skrow in an article on the increased inspections of workplaces in Ontario amid rise of COVID-19 cases

The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

A Matter of National Concern: The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds a Federal Price on Carbon

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

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

Amendments to the Expropriations Act Proposed Under Bill 245

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

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