Labour & Employment
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February 20, 2026
Industry welcomes ruling on U.S. tariffs, urges focus on CUSMA review
Canadian business groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency powers. However, they say duties imposed under separate legal authorities continue to weigh on exporters as the two countries prepare for trade talks.
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February 20, 2026
Ontario launches new registry for tracking workplace hazards
Ontario has launched a new registry that will allow workers to record and track exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
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February 20, 2026
WorkSafeBC names William Laird Cronk as board chair
British Columbia’s Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside has appointed board member William Laird Cronk as chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a three-year term beginning Feb. 26, according to a provincial news release.
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February 20, 2026
Visual law: Using tables, diagrams and pictures in legal work
What if the next presentation you attend is only voice without visuals? If an airplane safety card had only text with no pictures? If a furniture assembly guide was not drawn but written? If the television disappears and only books are left?
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February 19, 2026
Manitoba expanding safety tech, safety officers at various health-care facilities
In a bid to secure the safety of Manitoba’s front-line health-care workers, the province is expanding its delivery of a mobile app that provides real-time safety alerts, connection to “safety services” and emergency notifications.
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February 19, 2026
Ottawa boosts FINTRAC resources to combat rising extortion threat
Ottawa has announced new measures to crack down on extortion, including a planned surge of resources to Canada’s financial crimes watchdog and launching a partnership with financial institutions to disrupt criminal networks, according to a Feb. 19 government release.
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February 19, 2026
Canada strengthens trade partnerships in Singapore, Vietnam
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu visited Singapore and Vietnam for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s 2026 Canada-in-Asia Conference, promoting Canada as a leading investment destination for trade outcomes. This included a new $7-million legal initiative for Vietnam.
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February 19, 2026
B.C. introduces bill to permanently remove interprovincial trade barriers
British Columbia has introduced legislation to make permanent temporary measures that removed interprovincial trade barriers following the economic challenges triggered by U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports, according to a government release issued on Feb. 18.
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February 19, 2026
Skating back into the spotlight: The business behind the NHL’s Olympic comeback
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on Feb. 6, 2026, with the opening ceremony in Milano Cortina. The women’s hockey tournament got underway one day earlier with the first match between Germany and Sweden. There has been a lot of recent discussion surrounding ice hockey at these Olympics, including the controversial construction of the rink, the outbreak of norovirus among athletes and the much anticipated return of the National Hockey League (NHL) to the Olympic stage.
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February 18, 2026
Foreign doctors, senior managers among new categories for Express Entry program in 2026
Foreign researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience are among the new categories of skilled occupations that qualify for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system in 2026.