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 […]
Canada’s federal prompt payment legislation now in force
The Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act[1] (the “Act”) became effective on December 9, 2023. The purpose of the Act is to promote the orderly and timely carrying out of construction projects in respect of any federal real property […]
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 […]
New house on the block(chain)
Introduction Would you trade your home for a work of art? An art critic might consider it. But what if it wasn’t art you were trading your home for, but Bitcoin? Like artwork, Bitcoin’s value is largely dependent on the […]
