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Emond Harnden Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 Editions

We’re pleased to announce that several Emond Harnden lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers…
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

Earlier this year, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (“Bill…
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Context and Mutual Intentions Matter: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Much-Needed Clarity on Termination Clause Enforceability

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided much-needed clarity on the…
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can…
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Flight school training not ‘flying’ under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY ALPA filed a grievance alleging that pilots on the Jazz Pilot System Seniority List should provide flight training at Cygnet Aviation because…
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Former Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without Proper Licence: Police

TOP STORY A former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights over nearly 17…
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Acceptance of Offer by Email Created Binding and Enforceable Settlement, Despite Employee’s Failure to Sign Release

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Aviators

TOP STORY Allison Couch always knew aviation was where she belonged.  As the daughter of an aircraft maintenance engineer, she had ample exposure to the industry…
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Quebec arbitrator upholds total prohibition of recreational cannabis use for cabin crew

TOP STORY The union grieved the prohibition of recreational cannabis use for safety-sensitive positions – including flight attendants and service…
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Training related to access to airports’ restricted areas not “training” under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY The Union representing flight crew filed a grievance arguing that time spent renewing the ID card required to…
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Emond Harnden Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 Editions

We’re pleased to announce that several Emond Harnden lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™.
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

Earlier this year, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (“Bill C-31”). While Bill C-31 introduces amendments to various pieces of legislation, it notably includes a proposed ban on most non-compete clauses and other employment-related restrictions under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”).
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Context and Mutual Intentions Matter: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Much-Needed Clarity on Termination Clause Enforceability

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided much-needed clarity on the interpretive framework for termination clauses in employment agreements.
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can become legally binding through clear and unequivocal email correspondence, even where a formal release has not yet been signed.
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Flight school training not ‘flying’ under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY ALPA filed a grievance alleging that pilots on the Jazz Pilot System Seniority List should provide flight training at Cygnet Aviation because the flying was on behalf of Jazz Aviation, or on behalf of an Affiliate, as defined in the collective agreement between ALPA and Jazz. Both Jazz and Cygnet are subsidiaries of Chorus Aviation. The central […]
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