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Another vaccination policy is upheld in arbitration

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Bunge Hamilton Canada (“Bunge”) operates a processing facility in Hamilton.  Its facility had two sites separated by a roadway; one was owned by Bunge and the other was leased from the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (“HOPA”).  Under federal Transport Canada […]

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Looking forward: 5 emerging condo trends for 2022

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

While the pandemic will undoubtedly continue to play a large part of the year ahead, there are some other emerging trends that will alter the way the condominium industry does business in Ontario in the coming year. Keeping with our […]

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Appel d’offres public : impact d’une clause de rejet automatique

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 13 décembre 2021 Introduction Le 26 novembre dernier, la Cour d’appel se prononçait sur la qualification d’une dérogation affectant la soumission d’un entrepreneur dans le cadre d’un appel d’offres public, soit le fait de ne pas avoir joint […]

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New Canada Labour Code regulations exempt certain transport drivers from hours of work and scheduling rules

Communiqué Transports et logistique

Effective February 1, 2022, new regulations made under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) will exempt specific classes of federally regulated employees, including some transport drivers, from certain Code provisions concerning hours of work and scheduling. These exemptions form part […]

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Privacy Commissioners take stance against collection of biometric data

Blogue Cybersécurité de MT

The collection (and over collection) of personal information, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches have never been more topical. Advancements in technology have led to greater global interaction and allowed for commercial efficiency in a time of limited connection. With advancements […]

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Potential Timelines for Implementation of Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020, received royal assent on December 9, 2020 and will come into force on proclamation. The original timeline for proclamation was the summer of 2021; however, the season came and went […]

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New Occupational Health and Safety Act in Alberta: Changes to owners’ obligations

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

Alberta’s new Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force on December 1, 2021.[1] The new Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2020, c O-2.2 (the “New Act”) repeals the former Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c O-2.1 […]

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Quantifying damages for breach of privacy and loss of data: Is a loss of data without actual resulting harm compensable?

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction The proliferation of technology has resulted in an increase of data and the use of that data for commercial (and potentially nefarious) purposes, as well as a corresponding increase in the value of that data.  Given the value of […]

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Interpretations of the UKSC decision Okpabi v Royal Dutch, which heightened the risk of lawsuits for Canadian companies with overseas subsidiaries

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

The decision of the UK Supreme Court in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another[1](“Okpabi”) found that a UK parent company arguably owed a duty of care to Nigerian claimants relating to the actions of its Nigerian […]

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When old bylaws stop you from using BC’s new virtual meeting option: The Farrish 2021 case

Impact Social

As 2021 comes to a close, BC societies should be aware of recent changes in the law that will affect their bylaws and processes. Farrish v. Delta Hospice Society and virtual meetings In May 2021, the BC Government amended the […]

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