March 2010
Update - Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement
The Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement Enters Into Force, Bringing New Market Opportunities for Canadian Businesses.
February 2010
Insurance Case Law Updates
Eight cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada.
Winter 2010
The Current Status of Mandatory Retirement in the Atlantic Provinces - A Range of Approaches
Section 15(1)(c) of the Canadian Human Rights Act (“CHRA”), which applies to federally regulated employees, provides that it is not a discriminatory practice to terminate an employee because of age if that individual has reached the normal age of retirement for employees working in [similar] positions.
December 2009
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 4
Quite often in commercial tenancy relationships, the primary commercial tenant will decide to sublet a portion of its rented space to a subtenant
December 2009
Guide to Doing Business in New Brunswick, Canada
This is a general guide to certain laws applicable to doing business in New Brunswick, Canada.
November 2009
The Latest Word on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts
A fundamental concern for many employers is how to prevent former employees from hurting the employer’s business after departure. To meet this concern, many employers include non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses in their employment contracts, collectively referred to as “restrictive covenants”.
November 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Wrap Up November 9
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 30-November 5 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of November 9. The Fall Sitting adjourned on November 5.
November 2009
Taxation of Damages: Her Majesty Wants Her Pound of Flesh Too
You have recently been successful in litigating a complex commercial action on behalf of a client.
October 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 30
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 23-30 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 30.
October 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 23
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 16-23 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 23.
October 2009
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 3
As reported in the May 2009 issue of “It’s Your Business”, the Province of New Brunswick is moving toward implementation of the Franchises Act which was passed in 2007 but has yet to be proclaimed in force.
October 2009
H1N1: Proposed Amendment to Labour Standards Code
An amendment to the Labour Standards Code was introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature on October 15 that would create an unpaid emergency leave for employees in cases of public health or other declared emergencies.
October 2009
Ontario Court Of Appeal: Random Drug Testing Still Unjustified
The decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Imperial Oil Ltd. v. Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 900, [2009] O.J. No. 2037 ["Imperial"] marks yet another victory for employee privacy rights in the collective bargaining sector.
October 2009
Insurance Case Law Updates
Nine cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada.
October 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 16
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 12-16 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 16.
October 2009
H1N1 Nova Scotia - Questions from Employers
As flu season bears down upon us, the H1N1 flu virus, or the “heiny” virus as some have dubbed it, is becoming a hot topic for employers and HR practitioners.
October 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 8
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 1-8 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 8.
October 2009
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting
Following the change in government this past June, the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on Friday, September 17 with a speech from the throne. During this Fall sitting, 16 government bills and 11 private member's bills were introduced in the House of Assembly as of September 30.
Summer 2009
Overtime and the Salaried Employee
Employee claims to unpaid overtime has become a hot issue in Canada in the wake of a series of class action law suits alleging violations of the Canada Labour Code.
June 2009
New Registry of Deeds Act - Newfoundland & Labrador
Bill 21, an Act respecting the Registration of Deeds and other documents (the “Act”) has received Royal Assent and is anticipated to be proclaimed in the near future.
June 2009
It’s Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 2
A new Act to modernize the New Brunswick condominium sector was introduced in the New Brunswick legislature on May 22, 2009.
May 2009
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 1
New Brunswick is considering a new Limitation of Actions Act which will change several limitation periods affecting creditors’ relief including reducing the time period in which a judgment creditor can enforce a judgment to fifteen years.
May 2009
Insurance Case Law Updates
Nine cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada
Spring 2009
Labour Arbitration: Limiting The Scope Of Hearings
A commonly expressed fear is that labour arbitration, an expedited form of dispute resolution, is becoming increasingly complex and expensive.