Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | April 11, 2025
Government of Canada’s Work-Sharing Program Temporarily Extends Support to Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations Experiencing Revenue Decline Due to U.S. Tariffs
Non-profit and charitable organizations experiencing a decline in revenues due to the direct or indirect result of U.S. tariffs may be eligible for support through the Government of Canada’s Work-Sharing Program.
Article | April 09, 2025
Collaboration and Civility between the Bar and the WSIAT: Highlights from the June 2024 OBA Program
A June 2024 OBA program brought together WSIAT adjudicators and worker/employer representatives to discuss how civility and collaboration can improve efficiency, fairness, and outcomes in workers’ compensation appeals. The session featured updates on Navigation Services, best practices for mediation and ADR, and practical guidance on disclosure, issue narrowing, and building a shared understanding of complex evidence in multi-party or occupational disease cases.
Article | April 09, 2025
The Importance of Evidence in Reviewing Entitlement for Harassment
In Decision No. 1543/23, the WSIAT granted initial entitlement for chronic mental stress arising from workplace harassment. The Panel gave no weight to the employer’s internal investigation and instead reassessed the underlying facts. The decision highlights the Tribunal’s role in evaluating harassment claims and the importance of clear, well-documented workplace investigations in the workers’ compensation context.
Article | April 09, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (March 31– April 4)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of March 31 to April 4, 2025.
Article | April 07, 2025
Criminal Conviction of Alberta Physician Does Not Result in Revocation
A family doctor in Edmonton, who was convicted and sentenced in criminal law was recently disciplined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta’s (CPSA) Hearing Tribunal after admitting to unprofessional conduct. The CPSA Hearing Tribunal determined that revoking the physician’s practice permit was unnecessary, allowing her to return to practice under specific terms and conditions.
Legislative Update | April 07, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of April 7
Province Wants More Strong Mayors: Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities starting in May. The province said on Wednesday that the expansion would help ensure municipalities have the tools they need to reduce obstacles to new housing and infrastructure developments. The additional municipalities would include the City of Orillia, the Township of Uxbridge, the Town of Wasaga Beach, the Township of King, and the Town of Collingwood. The government first granted the powers to the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa in 2022, and since then has expanded them a few times. Public comments on the proposal may be submitted via email until April 16, 2025.
Legislative Update | April 04, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 31
Ford Calls Tariffs “Unacceptable”: Canada got "the best of a bad deal" when the country was spared yet another volley of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says. But that deal is still "totally unacceptable," Ford was quick to add when speaking with reporters at Queen's Park Thursday, noting the threat to the nation's auto sector especially is still "very high." Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada is retaliating against Trump's trade policy with a 25 per cent tariff on vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
