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Federal Government Proposes Significant Amendments to the Canada Labour Code
September 25, 2026
On September 21, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act (“Bill C-39”), at first reading. Among other measures, the omnibus
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions
September 2, 2026
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
August 11, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 7, 2026
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
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Former Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without Proper Licence: Police
June 17, 2026
TOP STORY A former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights over nearly 17 years without a necessary licence,
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