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2023 Atlantic Canada Minimum Wage Increases

May 1, 2023

While the December 2021 Bill C-223, An Act to Develop a National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income seems to have died in both…

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May 1, 2023

Webinar | The Underused Housing Tax Act: 10 FAQs

Apr 25, 2023

Most initially believed the Underused Housing Tax Act would impose reporting and tax obligations only on non-Canadian and non-permanent residents…

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Apr 25, 2023

Finding the Solution When the Original Will is Lost

Apr 13, 2023

A Will is a key ingredient of any estate plan - and one of the most important documents a person ever signs. It allows a person to control how their…

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Apr 13, 2023

Not So Sacrosanct After All: Court Pre-Emptively Vacates Builders’ Lien

Apr 12, 2023

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has made it clear that, while the burden is high, pre-emptively vacating or discharging a builders’ lien is a…

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Apr 12, 2023

3 Real-Life Lessons in How Not to Hire – or Fire – An Employee

Apr 3, 2023

On February 15, 2023, an adjudicator ordered an employer to pay what could be the “largest employment compensation” ever awarded in New Brunswick…

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Apr 3, 2023

All or Nothing: Fraud in One Insurance Claim Can Forfeit All Claims

Mar 30, 2023

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently sent a strong message to insureds: utmost good faith is not only key but is required in insurance claims. The…

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Mar 30, 2023

3 Key Immigration Law Developments for Employers

Mar 29, 2023

Immigration continues to play a key role in addressing Canada’s labour and skills shortage. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…

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Mar 29, 2023

Take Note: Nova Scotia Proposes Regulating Workplace Sick Notes

Mar 27, 2023

On March 21, 2023, the Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness introduced Bill 256, Patient Access to Care Act. If passed, Bill 256 will regulate…

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Mar 27, 2023

Webinar | 3 Real-Life Lessons in How Not to Hire – or Fire – An Employee

Mar 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, a New Brunswick adjudicator awarded Dr. John Dornan, the suddenly dismissed CEO of N.B. Health Authority, what might be the…

Webinar

Mar 23, 2023

Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act: 5 FAQs

Mar 16, 2023

We updated this publication on March 30, 2023. On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act…

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Mar 16, 2023

3 Key (Written) Contracts Every Business Needs

Mar 2, 2023

All businesses need written contracts. Determining what written contracts are essential depends on many factors, including the nature of the business…

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Mar 2, 2023

3 Top 2023 Labour & Employment Law Trends for Employers to Watch

Feb 27, 2023

2022 left important lasting implications for employers. With 2023 here, it’s time to look ahead to key issues that will affect employers in the…

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Feb 27, 2023