Vavilov and Chevron: Does Canada need an Administrative Procedure Act?
The recent refusal of the Canada Industrial Relations Board to follow the direction of the Minister of Labour in connection with the labour dispute involving WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WestJet) and the Airline Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA)highlights an ongoing flaw in […]
Passing Off: Preventing theft of your business’s identity
Protecting your business’s unique identity is key to building your business’s reputation and ensuring brand recognition. The common law developed the tort of “passing-off” in order to provide businesses with a remedy when one business attempts to steal the identity […]
Social media screening for job applicants: Human rights and privacy risks Alberta employers should be aware of
In the digital age, the recruitment landscape has expanded beyond traditional methods, with social media becoming a significant tool for evaluating potential candidates and completing background checks. However, the practice of « creeping » on candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring […]
The Prerogative of Privacy: What Happens in Cabinet Stays in Cabinet
Law360 Canada
I. SUPREME COURT OF CANADA DECISION On February 2, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its unanimous decision in Ontario (Attorney General) v Ontario (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2024 SCC 4 (“Ontario v. Ontario”), determining that “in our Westminster […]
Entrée en vigueur de la Loi fédérale sur le paiement rapide des travaux de construction
La Loi fédérale sur le paiement rapide des travaux de construction[1] (« Loi ») est entrée en vigueur le 9 décembre 2023. Celle-ci a pour objet de promouvoir la réalisation ordonnée et en temps opportun des projets de construction portant sur des immeubles ou […]
ElectoFacts launched by Elections Canada
Law360 Canada
ElectoFacts is a new resource that Canadians can use to verify the accuracy of information about Canada’s federal electoral process. ElectoFacts is a part of Election Canada’s overall effort to give Canadians the information they need to participate in federal […]
Maisons en vente à la chaîne (de blocs)
Introduction Échangeriez-vous votre maison contre une œuvre d’art? Un critique d’art pourrait envisager cette possibilité. Mais quelle serait votre réaction si votre maison n’était pas échangée contre de l’art, mais contre des bitcoins? Comme une œuvre d’art, la valeur du […]
