Labour & Employment
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April 22, 2025
Court considers several common, but complex, financial issues in a two-day hearing
In MacDonald v. MacDonald, 2025 ABKB 72, Justice Michael Lema considered several important issues that often present themselves in family law cases.
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April 22, 2025
Gandhi’s professional disaster
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
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April 17, 2025
SCC adopts ‘single-date’ approach to when bankrupt may be off the hook for gov’t student loan debt
The Supreme Court of Canada has settled 6-3 conflicting case law over when a bankrupt may be released from government student loan debt, pursuant to ss. 178(1)(g)(ii) and 178(2) of the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
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April 17, 2025
Environmental law group warns Ontario law would slash species protections to reduce red tape
The Ontario government has introduced legislation it says will cut regulatory red tape as part of its multipronged effort to bolster a provincial economy burdened by U.S. tariffs.
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April 17, 2025
Meet the chief encouragement officer
Recently my friend and colleague Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas and I were kidding around about the importance of encouragement within organizations, and she suggested that maybe companies and associations should appoint chief encouragement officers. Half in jest, half seriously.
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April 17, 2025
Top 10 tips for Canadian citizens crossing the U.S. border
The Government of Canada has recently updated the official travel advisory for Canadians who intend to travel to the United States.
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April 16, 2025
B.C. brings legislation to eliminate sick notes for short-term absences
The B.C. government is bringing changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act, eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences. The province said this would give health care providers more time to spend with patients, saving over 180,000 physician hours each year.
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April 16, 2025
Ontario unveils legislation aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers amid trade war
The Ontario government has joined Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in announcing legislation aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers and improving labour mobility across Canada in the face of U.S. tariffs.
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April 16, 2025
Leonard Lee joins Wildeboer Dellelce as partner
Wildeboer Dellelce has welcomed new partner Leonard Lee to its real estate practice group.
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April 16, 2025
Jazz and blues: A global musical journey through justice and injustice
Jazz and blues, two of the world’s most influential music genres, have long served as powerful mediums for storytelling and social commentary. These genres often delve into themes that reflect the complex interplay between law, society and individual lives.