Labour & Employment
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March 14, 2025
The cost-cutting dilemma: Risks of reducing labour costs
Who predicted a trade war with the United States in 2025? Likely as many as foresaw a global pandemic in 2020. Once again, businesses are caught off guard by unexpected events that threaten the economy. Many are now considering cost-cutting measures, with labour costs often the first target.
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March 14, 2025
Trade war meets health care, long-term disability | Courtney Mulqueen
A trade war between the United States and Canada could well have a trickle-down effect on long-term disability (LTD) claimants.
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March 13, 2025
B.C. introduces bill to allow cabinet to remove internal trade barriers, respond to tariffs
The B.C. government has introduced legislation empowering the cabinet to remove or amend barriers to interprovincial trade and to impose tolls or fees on non-Canadian commercial vehicles using provincial public infrastructure such as highways in response to the United States’ imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods.
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March 13, 2025
Veteran’s conditional class action certification set aside for lack of identifiable class
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal of an injured veteran’s conditional class action certification, finding that the motion judge made a procedural error that was “central to the certification process.” However, the court rejected arguments that there was no proximity with Canada in administering veterans’ benefits.
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March 13, 2025
New associate joins McKenzie Lake
Ontario law firm McKenzie Lake Lawyers welcomes associate Cristina Tomaino to its Guelph office.
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March 13, 2025
Looking beyond the E-2 to start a business in the U.S.
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be daunting for Canadian companies and entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the United States. Particularly challenging is knowing which visa classification best aligns with business goals and ensures a smooth transition into the U.S. market.
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March 12, 2025
Ottawa and Ontario send mixed messages on Canada reopening talks early on free trade deal with U.S.
Accelerating next year’s review of the Canada-U.S-Mexico (CUSMA aka USMCA) free trade agreement is not under discussion with U.S. trade officials, according to several federal Cabinet ministers, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to “start a conversation” tomorrow “toward a free trade deal that’s fair for both countries.”
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March 12, 2025
Improperly issued, executive employment contracts may be unenforceable | Frank Portman
The legal community was abuzz this week with the sudden exit of Diana Miles, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) chief executive officer, with only a terse news release being provided to the public. Miles had been with the law society for more than 23 years. She was named acting CEO of the LSO in September 2017; the position was made permanent in March 2018.
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March 11, 2025
Yukon seeking input on upgrading Human Rights Act
Yukon’s government is inviting residents to “share their thoughts” on proposed “improvements” to its human rights legislation.
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March 10, 2025
Working Families: How Supreme Court majority got it wrong | Heather MacIvor
In April 2021 the Ontario Legislature amended s. 37.10.1(2) of the Election Finances Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.7 (EFA). The amended provision capped the spending of “third parties” — persons or entities other than registered candidates, constituency associations and political parties — on political advertising at $600,000 during the twelve months preceding a fixed-date election. The previous version only applied during the last six months before the writ. There are no restrictions on pre-writ advertising by political parties and candidates.