Complimentary Archived Video Understanding the Fundamental Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: Current Challenges & Future Issues June 24, 2021 Section 2(c) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees freedom of peaceful assembly.
Complimentary Archived Video The Impact of the SCC’s Decision in Fraser on Pensions Law and Beyond January 26, 2021 In mid-October, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General) holding that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) pension plan discriminates against women, revisiting the test and evidentiary burden in adverse effects discrimination cases under the Charter.
New Developments Financial Planning Tips for Lawyers August 31, 2020 In a year that will go down as one of the most unpredictable years many of us have experienced, Financial Planning Month – October – is a good time to review your plan and take some practical steps to ensure you are well prepared for 2021.
Complimentary Archived Video Exploring a Lawyer’s Obligation to Accommodate Clients August 19, 2020 As service providers, lawyers are subject to obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards.
Complimentary Archived Video Rent Relief for Small Firms: Help is Available May 07, 2020 Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.
Complimentary Archived Video Human Rights Challenges: Family Status Accommodation and Undue Hardship April 06, 2020 With employees working from home, schools and daycares closed, and vulnerable family members needing extra support, Ontarians are struggling to manage the demands and businesses are grappling with how to support them.
Complimentary Archived Video Litigating Gender and Gender Identity in the Courts December 04, 2019 This program brings together counsel working on two headline-grabbing cases involving gender and gender identity in the courts.
New Developments, Guides/Documents WSIB Entitlement for Workplace Harassment: Implications for Other Forums July 15, 2019 The recent expansion of workers’ compensation entitlement to cover injuries caused by harassment on the job may be a double-edged sword that limits access to justice in other forums. In this paper, Maryth Yachnin explains why worker advocates should keep a close eye on this developing law.
Complimentary Archived Video Municipal Powers in Defining the Limits of Free Speech in our Public Spaces May 08, 2019 What constitutes free speech continues to evolve in our emerging post-truth society.
Complimentary Archived Video Let's Be Frank: Critical Case Analysis of Frank v. Canada (AG) 2019 SCC 1 April 03, 2019 On January 11, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada released its seminal decision in Frank v. Canada. The case confirms that Canadians living abroad can vote in federal elections regardless of their time away from the country.