Labour & Employment
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November 20, 2024
Trauma, intrusive thoughts and lawyering | Harjot Atwal
“Magic happens when you don't give up even though you want to. The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart.” — J. M. Storm
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November 20, 2024
Why Saskatchewan court denied additional compensation for assaulted driver
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “A right delayed is a right denied.” It is likely Munir Ahmad Malik would agree.
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November 20, 2024
Lazy, malingering or needy? | Courtney Mulqueen
The distinction between laziness and a mental health issue that leaves someone struggling to function can be lost on many people.
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November 19, 2024
Public has low confidence in criminal courts; believes politics influences SCC appointments: poll
If public confidence is a litmus test for the health of the justice system, a new national poll suggests Canada’s courts have room to improve.
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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
Ottawa providing funding to investigate how to fix shortage of francophone law clerks in Canada
The federal government is providing $68,589 to help Collège La Cité in Ottawa assess how the college’s French law clerk program can be used to fill labour shortages in Ontario and other provinces with francophone minority communities.
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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
CRIMINAL INJURY COMPENSATION - Calculation of award - Compensation boards and programs - Powers
Appeal by Malik from Court of King's Bench Chambers decision dismissing his judicial review application from the Victim’s Compensation Appeal Committee's denial of additional compensation for lost wages. Malik was a victim of a violent assault and robbery in Saskatoon that left him with a broken hip. At the time, Malik worked as a taxi driver for the company "riide", driving a cab owned by a third party.
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November 18, 2024
3 new associate join Mathews Dinsdale Toronto
Recent news releases from Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP announced the addition of Whitney Miller, Amanda Finelli and Sharon Canete as associates in the firm’s Toronto office.
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November 15, 2024
AI in the courtroom: Canadian Judicial Council’s new guidelines
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Canadian courts are under increasing pressure to address its impact. While some view AI as a possible threat to the rule of law and democracy within Canada’s justice system, AI also holds promise for enhancing court operations, reducing workloads, supporting judicial functions and improving access to justice.