Changes to the Canada Labour Code: Important Information for Federal Employers
We are providing this information to remind all federal employers that on July 9th, 2023, numerous changes under the Canada Labour Code became effective, including the following: Information related to employment; Reimbursement of reasonable work-related expenses; and The requirement to provide menstrual products for workers. Employment-Related Information In accordance with the legislation, Employers have an […]
Significant Changes to Canada’s Environmental Protection Act
The federal government has recently made significant changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) which represent the first major overhaul of the statute in over twenty years. On June 13, 2023, Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and received royal assent. Included in the new amendments for the first time is a recognition […]
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Halfway There – No More Living on a Prayer: Increasing Proactivity in OHSA Prosecutions by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
As discussed here, here, and here, breaching the “Offences” provisions in Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 (“OHSA”) can result in hefty fines against individuals and corporations, and even jail time for individual defendants, pursuant to Provincial Offences Act (“POA”) prosecutions (“OHSA Charges”). As further discussed here, available defences to OHSA […]
A Manner of Thinking: Estate Litigation – July 2023
Zombie Deeds: The Horror of Estate Law
A “Zombie” deed refers to a conveyance of an interest in property of a deceased person, executed by the deceased but registered after death. Once used by some estate lawyers as a tool to avoid probate fees by having a transfer signed in advance and registered after death, “Zombie” deeds can no longer be relied […]
To Join or Not to Join: That is the Question
Does Ontario’s Construction Act allow a trust claim to be joined with a lien claim? Until recently in Ontario the answer has not been clear. In recent years there have been a series of legislative changes to the laws that govern construction in Ontario. There has also been a series of cases that have come […]
Intimate Partner Violence is a Pervasive Social Problem, as Noted by the Court of Appeal in Ahluwalia
The long-awaited Court of Appeal decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia was released on July 7th, 2023. Justice Mary Lou Benotto, writing for the Court of Appeal, started the decision with sobering statements: “Intimate partner violence is a pervasive social problem. It takes many forms, including physical violence, psychological abuse, financial abuse and intimidation.” “What was […]
New Anti-Flip Tax for Real Estate
Speculation in the housing market has been contributing to the rapid increase in housing prices in recent years. Also called “flipping,” speculation occurs when someone purchases a home, then resells shortly thereafter to try to make a profit. In an effort to make homes more affordable, the Federal Government is seeking a reduction in flipping […]