An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws
Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing health and safety […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the Law Society of […]
WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month
On February 1, 2021, WeirFoulds’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee launched an Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month. Open to all members of the firm, […]
WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement
On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing a reverse take-over […]
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 […]
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry
Big changes to the licensing and regulation of Ontario’s homebuilding industry are here. Effective February 1, 2021, a new stand-alone regulator called the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (the “HCRA”) will […]
Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part II
Click here to read Part I. Arnup Leaves and an Offer Is Made Shortly after I joined WeirFoulds, John Arnup left the firm for the Court of Appeal. I had […]
WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage
As we start a new year and as the pandemic continues, it is increasingly difficult to continue to feel connected as we manoeuvre through the day-to-day challenges that arise from […]
Ontario Further Expands its Workplace Inspections Campaign to Combat COVID-19
Last week, the Ontario government announced that it would be ramping up workplace inspections to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province.[1] The government’s weekend “blitz” targeted […]
Privacy Web Series: A Primer on the Proposed Legislative Changes in Privacy Law
A long-awaited overhaul of privacy law is at hand to bring Canadian privacy legislation more in line with global standards, and address the challenges posed by new and evolving technologies. […]
Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?
In October 2019, the prompt payment rules were introduced to Ontario’s construction industry as part of the province’s updated Construction Act. The rules mark a significant shift with respect to […]
Is it Time For Employers to Review Your Employment Contracts? The Supreme Court of Canada Says Yes
On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Swegon North America Inc.’s application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v Swegon North […]
Appealing Forum Non Conveniens: Key Considerations
The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in GIAO Consultants Ltd. v 7779534 Canada Inc., 2020 ONCA 778 (“GIAO Consultants”) provides some key considerations for parties in forum non conveniens disputes. […]
Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19
The Ontario government recently announced additional measures aimed at addressing the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the province,[1] and are now taking steps to ensure that these new measures […]
Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?
Ontario has declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the province. Effective Thursday, January […]