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Government extends mandatory vaccination obligations to more federally-regulated employers

December 9, 2021 | Justin Diggle

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., has announced the Federal Government’s intention to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for almost all federally regulated workplaces. These workplaces include, amongst others, banks, interprovincial road transportation, postal and courier services, radio and television broadcasting, […]

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Changes coming to Ontario employment laws

December 9, 2021 | Emily Compton

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent and came into force as law. As discussed in our previous communique, the Act will amend a number of statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, […]

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Ontario Government further extends paid IDEL and deemed IDEL provisions

December 9, 2021 | Emily Compton

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On December 7, 2021, the Ontario Government announced the extension of the Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit Program (“WIPB”) through to July 31, 2022. This program requires employers to provide employees with up to three days of paid infectious […]

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The importance of consultation with First Nations, progressive reclamation and increased reclamation security for amended permits in the mining industry

December 1, 2021 | Sarah D. Hansen

EnviroNotes!

The BC Supreme Court recently cast light on issues regarding British Columbia mining operations on First Nation’s territory in Ignace v. British Columbia (Chief Inspector of Mines), 2021 BCSC 1989. Miller Thomson was counsel in Ignace challenging the permit amendment. […]

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A new act is set to revamp Alberta’s apprenticeship system

November 30, 2021 | Tari M. Hiebert, Emily Cook-Bielech, James Wallbridge

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

The Alberta Legislature has passed a new law that will revamp Alberta’s apprenticeship system: the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act (the “Skilled Trades Act”).[1] The Skilled Trades Act is not currently in force, but once it receives Proclamation, this […]

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Government of Canada announces 10 days paid sick leave for federally-regulated workers

November 29, 2021 | Lisa Goodfellow

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On November 26, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced legislation that will amend the Canada Labour Code to provide ten days of paid sick leave per year to workers in the federally-regulated private sector. The Government of Canada has expressed […]

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The Supreme Court of Canada addresses promissory estoppel in the insurance context

November 29, 2021 | Karen L. Weslowski, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction In the recent decision of Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the application of the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the context of a […]

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Paid sick leave is coming to BC on January 1, 2022

November 29, 2021 | Matthew E. Wray

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Beginning on January 1, 2022, workers in BC will be automatically entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days each calendar year. With this move, BC becomes the first province in Canada to legislate this level of paid time […]

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Roadmapping your new token: Key considerations in token development

November 25, 2021 | Wayne Logan, John-David D’Souza, Alissa Ricioppo

Securities Practice Notes

This article assumes the reader has some foundational knowledge regarding blockchain technology and digital assets. Crypto assets have become wildly popular in recent years and they do not give the impression of slowing down. According to a New York Times […]

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Cabotage – Domestic point to point movements for international commercial transportation of goods

November 23, 2021 | Daniel Kiselbach, MBA, Satinder Bains

Global Trade and Customs Bulletin

When importing goods into Canada via trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and containers, businesses may be presented with opportunities to pick up and deliver domestic goods within Canada during their trip. While these additional domestic deliveries may make sense logistically, they are […]

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