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 the Regulated Health […]
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 the Ontario Land […]
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 appeared in the […]
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 the firm’s Municipal, […]
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 Watch Ontario regarding […]
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 WeirFoulds as a […]
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, 2019. The purpose […]
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 September 18, 2022. […]
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 of Health, Dr. […]
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 26, 2020, O […]
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 our partners are […]
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 2, 2021 in […]
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 Year” for a […]
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 areas – a […]
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 Benefit (“CERB”) program, […]