Labour & Employment
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November 04, 2024
CRTC calls for public comment on proposed local radio news support fund
Canada’s broadcasting regulator is asking for public comment on a proposal to create a temporary fund to support local radio news drawn from online streaming services.
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November 04, 2024
Canada releases draft regulations to further cap pollution from oil and gas sector
The federal government has published draft regulations aimed at capping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pollution from the oil and gas sector, incentivizing the industry to invest in “technically achievable” decarbonization for emission reductions by 2030–2032.
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November 04, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Nova Scotia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Jillian Barrington as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) in Halifax, a Nov. 1 news release announced.
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November 04, 2024
‘Blizzard’ of liability: Dairy Queen case clarifies franchise safety, sentencing standards
In a recent case involving Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) v. 1222149 Ontario Ltd. (c.o.b. Dairy Queen), [2024] O.J. No. 3172, a routine workday turned into a serious workplace incident.
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November 01, 2024
OSC study finds ESG ratings influence investor decisions, but difficult to understand
An Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) study has found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues were among the most important factors influencing investor preferences when selecting investment funds — second only to a fund’s past performance.
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November 01, 2024
Court certifies class action against Alberta for business losses during COVID-19 closures
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has certified a class action against the Alberta government on behalf of businesses that suffered losses caused by closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The action comes after a finding that the province’s health orders were ultra vires.
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November 01, 2024
Judicial council’s 1st ‘guidelines’ for AI use by judges & courts highlight risks, advise caution
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) is advising courts to exercise caution when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools given the potential risks, including entangling the judiciary in “legal complexities,” such as the infringement of copyright or violation of privacy laws.
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October 31, 2024
AI’s (in)ability to reason and what it means for lawyers
One of the most difficult aspects of my role at Fasken is telling lawyers that their great idea for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice is not possible today and may not be possible for some time to come. (Note: Although not all AI is generative AI, for the purpose of this article, they’ll be used largely interchangeably as they often are in day-to-day life.)
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October 30, 2024
Temporary immigration measures rolled out to address conflict in Lebanon
Ottawa has created “temporary measures” to support Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members who have left Lebanon, as well as Lebanese nationals already in Canada who are currently unable to return home, because of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
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October 30, 2024
The Ontario Land Tribunal: A gradual erosion of access to justice | Brian Cook
Once upon a time in Ontario, there was a robust tribunal system dedicated to environmental and planning issues. While by no means perfect, the system featured adjudicators who had subject matter and dispute resolution expertise. It was possible for citizens and community groups to appeal local land use decisions to what is now the Ontario Land Tribunal and participate in hearings by presenting oral testimony and making submissions.