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Effective June 2026, Ontario has rolled out the initial phase of a major overhaul of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (“OINP”). The OINP is governed by the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 and its regulations. Unde ...

Many employers assume they automatically own everything their employees create on the job. Under section 13(3) of the Copyright Act, an employer is the first owner of copyright in a work created by an employee in the cou ...

Federally regulated employers have a busy year ahead. Several amendments to the Canada Labour Code are expected in 2026, with compliance timelines that in some cases extend into 2027. Below is a practical overview of the ...

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Metske v. Metske[1] provides useful guidance for those involved in succession planning for family businesses. As the Court said at the opening of the decision: “So ...

As previewed in our December 2024 article addressing the then‑anticipated job posting measures, beginning January 1, 2026 Ontario employers face significant new obligations affecting how jobs are advertised. These chan ...

British Columbia and Alberta are the latest provinces to move to a 27‑week, job‑protected illness / sick leave. With Bill 30 receiving Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, B.C. implemented the 27‑week leave, a signif ...