NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 16

April 21, 2023

The Metaverse – At the Intersection of Law and Entertainment...

Let’s face it: ‘metaverse’ has become an annoying buzzword over the last few years (although the term originated in 1992 in the science fiction novel Snow Crash). When most of us hear the word ‘metaverse’, one or more of the following might come to mind: (1) it refers to something that “is coming” (or probably […]

Witnessing Wills in Newfoundland and Labrador: What does “in the...

Section 2 of the Wills Act (Newfoundland and Labrador, the “Wills Act”) sets out the legal requirements for the making of a valid will. To be valid, a will must first of all be in writing. Formal Execution and Witnessing Requirements A will that is entirely in the handwriting of the testator and signed by […]

Newfoundland and Labrador’s COVID-19 Response – Information for Businesses

This article was revised to include updates as of June 8, 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Minister of Health and Community Services for Newfoundland and Labrador declared a Public Health Emergency under the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. This declaration continues in effect; along with the accompanying Orders under the Act, and has […]

January 14, 2020

Technology and the Construction Industry: Opportunity for Evolving Trends in...

Developments in technology Industry is driven, in part, by developments in technology — construction is no exception. Technology in the construction industry brings about positive change — cost effectiveness, increased efficiency and safer projects. However, technology also means new concepts, new products and new processes, all of which bring about new legal risk. The Canadian […]

Introduction of Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, or Sexual Violence...

On November 1, 2019, employees on Prince Edward Island will be entitled to up to three (3) days leave with pay and an additional seven (7) days leave without pay if an employee, their minor child or a person for whom an employee is a primary caregiver of is a victim of domestic violence, intimate […]

Nova Scotia: Can Offshore Aquaculture Be Our Culture?

The potential in Atlantic Canada for economically sustainable aquaculture has been well documented, but getting the industry to flourish remains a challenge and yet an opportunity for the governments in this region.

New Year, New Changes to Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards...

On December 29, 2018, new amendments to Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards Act concerning maternity, parental and adoption leave, compassionate care leave, and the qualifying period for sick leave came into effect. What Are the Changes? Maternity, Parental & Adoption Leave The most noteworthy change arising from the new amendments is that the parental leave […]

Recent Changes Affect Parental and Maternity Leave in Atlantic Canada

In December 2017, the federal government introduced major changes to maternal and parental employment insurance (EI) benefits.

June 7, 2017

Who Is A Parent?

There is a lack of legislation in New Brunswick to provide a framework for using artificial reproductive technology to build a family in the 21st century.

December 5, 2016

The CAO and Council – Leading Down, Out and Up

The most effective CAOs know how to lead ‘down, out, and up.’ That’s the view of Brock University’s David Siegel.