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Dec 30, 2021

WeirFoulds Ranked First Place in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2021

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 23rd annual ranking of the top-10 planning and development law firms…

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…

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…

Jan 18, 2021

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…

Dec 23, 2020

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown: What Does This Mean for Employers?

On December 21, 2020, Ontario announced that it will move into a provincewide shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. The provincewide shutdown will go into effect…

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 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 1, 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity…

May 1, 2020

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure…

Apr 29, 2020

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

On April 27, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released “A Framework for Reopening our Province”, which details the government’s plan to gradually ease the restrictions that were…

Apr 22, 2020

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Prime Minister Trudeau has provided further information regarding the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. The…

Apr 13, 2020

Helping Employers Understand the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

On April 11, 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, which includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”), received Royal Assent and is now available…

Apr 6, 2020

Ford Government Tightens Lockdown on Ontario Businesses: New Truncated List of Essential Workplaces Released

On Friday April 3, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released a new, truncated list of essential workplaces exempted from the mandatory emergency closure order. This measure was…

Apr 2, 2020

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know

On April 1, 2020, Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided details regarding the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that was initially announced on March 27, 2020. Consistent…

Mar 26, 2020

Navigating Ontario’s Closure of Non-Essential Businesses

On March 24, 2020, the Ontario provincial government passed Regulation 82/20 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This regulation ordered the closure of all “non-essential”…

Mar 20, 2020

A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 (”Bill 186”).…

Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19

While some employers have chosen to temporarily suspend operations, or have been ordered to do so, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many others, will do their…

Mar 18, 2020

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

In the last two days the federal and Ontario provincial governments have announced proposed substantial emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 16, 2020,…

Mar 16, 2020

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and in Canada the various levels of government in each jurisdiction have taken significant steps to control and…

Mar 2, 2020

Clearing the Track: Ontario’s Proposals to Speed Transit Construction in the Building Transit Faster Act

The Ontario Government introduced Bill 171, An Act to enact the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 and make related amendments to other Acts, on February 18, 2020.…

Jan 15, 2020

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including workplace harassment, pay equity, employment terminations and privacy. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair, Employment…

Oct 7, 2019

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harassment investigations and termination clauses.   Topics and Speakers: Introduction…

Aug 21, 2019

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…

May 29, 2019

The Application of Rule 49 Cost Consequences in Expropriation Cases: Shergar v Windsor

When land is expropriated, the owner whose land is taken is entitled to be compensated for the fair market value of the land taken, the damage to…

Jan 9, 2019

WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has taken the #1 spot in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 20th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and…

Nov 29, 2018

Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law

Aisling Flarity, Sean Foran, Megan Mah and Daniel Wong from WeirFoulds, and Jason Mandlowitz of Mandlowitz Consulting take us through some current hot topics in employment law:…

Nov 15, 2017

WeirFoulds represents Optiv Security in acquisition of Conexsys

On November 13, 2017 Optiv Security, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions announced that it is continuing to accelerate its growth strategy by acquiring Conexsys,…

Jun 11, 2013

Lawyers warn about infrastructure delays: Compensation to property owner adds to municipal pressures

Partner Sean Foran, is quoted in this article regarding Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Transportation).

Apr 16, 2013

Antrim Truck Centre: Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award For New Highway Construction

Where no land is actually taken from landowners, when is a public authority liable to pay compensation for the construction of public works? In Antrim Truck Centre…

Oct 18, 2011

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 workplace—in the relationships between management and employee,…

Jan 5, 2011

The booming business of expropriation

Lawyers practising in the area of expropriation have experienced a significant increase in public projects over the law few years.

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