Category: Canada Law

Nearly two years after its publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec, the Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety has officially taken effect. These amendments aim to update the regulatory provisions concerning the prevention of noise exposure in the workplace, and, in turn, bring about changes to employers’ obligations. Since June…

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A major US-based ferret rescue group has stepped up and pledged $50,000 USD to help hundreds of suffering animals at a Manitoba ferret breeding mill. The cruel breeding operation supplies animals to pet stores, such as Nature Pet stores in Quebec, and sells directly to buyers on sites like Kijiji. The Ferret Association…

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Gold’s Legal Minute*GLM* By Allan Gold, lawyer Montreal and elder law attorney Vol. 16, #3 – Feb. 28, 2025 RRSP & TAXE$$$$ØØØØ! OPENING In general terms, this case is about responsibility for the debt of a third party. More precisely, this is where a man died leaving unpaid taxes. And Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) went…

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On January 28, 2025, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan held that Saskatchewan Government Insurance could rightly withhold a report that questioned an individual’s fitness to drive based on a Health Information Protection Act discretionary exemption that permits a trustee to refuse access if “disclosure of the information could interfere with a lawful investigation or…

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Domestic assault is treated harshly by the Canadian justice system, but it can come with some confusion on just how serious the charge will be. It can fall into two categories, but not everyone will know what these categories are and how they will affect you. That’s what we’re going to help with here. If…

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If you’ve had a long-term disability (LTD) claim denied in Ontario, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about your next steps. However, a denial doesn’t have to be the end of the road. With the right approach, you can strengthen your case and overturn the decision effectively. In this blog, we’ll explore practical steps…

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By: Jassmine Girgis Case Commented On: Henderson v Peerani, 2024 ABCA 370 (CanLII) PDF Version: Narrow Interpretations v Commercial Realities: Striking the Right Balance in Poonian In the recent case of Poonian v British Columbia (Securities Commission), 2024 SCC 28 (CanLII) (Poonian), the Supreme Court of Canada clarified s 178(1)(e) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency…

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Most Canadians will remember Bisphenol A (“BPA”) for making headlines a decade ago. In 2008 studies found that BPA, a chemical best known for its use in hard plastic containers, leached out of these plastics when heated. When this was first discovered, Health Canada initially stated that this was of no concern to Canadian consumers….

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In a recent decision, Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided clarity on the enforceability of termination provisions in employment contracts. This case is important for employers and employees alike. It highlights how termination clauses are scrutinized by the courts and underlines the importance of…

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If you become sick or injured severely enough that you can’t work, one of your most pressing concerns will likely be how you can keep earning income to pay your bills or support your loved ones. But with many different government and insurance benefits available through private or group insurance, you may be wondering which…

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