Perspectives juridiques

COVID-19: Cross country update (as of March 17, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Over the past 48 hours, numerous measures have been introduced by the federal and provincial governments across Canada, including increased travel restrictions, mandatory closures and other public orders, and announcements relating to leaves of absence.  This bulletin provides a summary […]

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Managing COVID-19 in condos

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

As the public response to Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) expands, it has become clear that the best course of action to reduce the risk of transmission is to practice social distancing. In addition to impacts on daily life that are quickly becoming […]

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When is a « bridge » not a « road »?: The application of The Builders’ Lien Act to overpass projects

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

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently upheld[1] the decision of the Queen’s Bench (“QB”) in PCL Construction Management Inc. v Saskatoon (City).[2] This case is instructive on when The Builders’ Lien Act (“BLA”) will apply to road construction projects – […]

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Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 1

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

Construction contracts are crucial to mitigating risks for all parties involved and preventing future disputes. However, there are a number of common pitfalls that can be avoided with prior planning and careful drafting. Some key considerations and clauses that construction […]

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COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Can my organization be shut down and other questions about public health events and emergency management powers

Communiqué sur la santé

Since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19, was originally identified on December 31, 2019 by Chinese health authorities, it has been closely followed internationally by all levels of government, as well as by global, national and […]

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Mise à jour : gestion de la COVID-19 en milieu de travail

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Aperçu de la situation (en date du 15 mars 2020) Le 11 mars 2020, le nouveau Coronavirus 2019 (la « COVID-19 ») a été qualifié de pandémie par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé. Jusqu’à présent, plus de 100 pays ont rapporté des […]

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Federal efforts on COVID-19 to assist employers & employees

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

On March 11, 2020, the Federal Government announced the establishment of a $1-billion package to address the COVID-19 virus outbreak (which is now a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization).  Part of the funds, $275 million, will be […]

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Civil contempt of court in the labour context

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

An ongoing and high profile Saskatchewan labour dispute between Consumers’ Co-Operative Refineries Ltd. (the “Co-Op”) and Unifor Canada, Local 594 (the “Union”) spilled over into the courts recently, providing an opportunity to examine the court’s powers to find a party […]

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Hidden digital costs, unsubstantiated weight loss claims, and drip pricing the focus of the Competition Bureau’s newest Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest

Communiqué Droit en matière de marketing, publicité et conformité des produits

The Competition Bureau of Canada (the “Bureau”) recently released the fifth volume of its Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest. In this latest edition, the Bureau has again focused on issues affecting consumers in the online marketplace, including deceptive privacy practices, unsubstantiated […]

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COVID-19: Emergency preparedness and communications

Bulletin matinal de droit de l’éducation

On March 9, 2020 we presented an urgent “Morning Recess” webinar summarizing for our school board clients their legal rights and responsibilities in the face of the global spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Please contact us if you would like […]

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