Constitutional
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November 26, 2024
Sanctions imposed against trustee for supposed code violations unreasonable, Ontario court says
An Ontario school trustee who was found in violation of her board’s trustee code of conduct is likely breathing a little easier after a court overturned the rulings, saying she was denied procedural fairness and the board failed to consider her freedom of expression rights under the Charter.
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November 26, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: stress remains significant issue for lawyers
A recent survey of the legal profession is showing high levels of satisfaction with things like collegiality and collaboration at their firms and opportunities for advancement, but there is one issue that continues to remain a problem and has no easy fix — stress.
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November 25, 2024
RCMP union sues federal government over pension rights of part-time members
The union representing about 20,000 RCMP members is suing the federal government over a policy that prevents those who temporarily worked part-time from buying back pensionable service.
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November 25, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: majority of lawyers say they are satisfied with their jobs
A recent survey of lawyers is indicating overall satisfaction with many aspects of the profession, despite some lingering concerns about things like stress and compensation.
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November 20, 2024
Ontario court ruling on rejection of bus ad provides framework for municipalities to follow: lawyer
A court has declined to review the decision by an Ontario municipality to reject a Christian political party’s proposed bus advertisement on gender identity issues, and lawyers are saying it offers a good template for municipalities to follow when dealing with similar situations.
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November 20, 2024
Manitoba marks Restorative Justice Week, 2024
Manitoba is marking the province’s accomplishments in advancing restorative justice. The province is celebrating Restorative Justice Week, (RJW) which this year runs Nov. 17 to 23, according to a government news release.
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November 18, 2024
Federal Court dismisses mass tort over Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Federal Court has dismissed a mass tort claim brought by 330 current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) over the armed forces’ COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
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November 18, 2024
Manitoba giving cash to help groups improve accessibility
Manitoba is giving almost $1 million to dozens of organizations and businesses in the province in a bid to further reduce barriers for those with disabilities.
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November 18, 2024
Danger of normalizing use of notwithstanding clause ‘cannot be overstated’: civil liberties group
A rising number of municipalities are calling on the Ontario government to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to help them deal with homeless encampments, but legal experts are saying the increased normalization of the use of the clause is concerning because it could lead to people’s rights being weakened.
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November 18, 2024
Municipalities should tread lightly when considering protest ‘bubble zones,’ lawyers say
Cities across Ontario are considering bringing in “bubble zones” to regulate protests at locations like schools and places of worship, but a number of legal experts are saying municipalities should be careful to ensure they don’t infringe on people’s rights to free expression.