Category: Unsolicited Blog
I got the job! Now what?
Geetha Philipupillai explains the basics of employment contracts for non-unionized employees and why getting legal advice is often worth it.
Federal Court Sides with First Nations Children and Upholds Human Rights Rulings
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has ordered the federal government to pay $40,000 to Indigenous children removed from their homes in the child welfare system and to their caregivers. Rye Dutton takes us through the Court’s decision.
Does Canada’s privacy legislation apply to Google’s search engine?
Have you ever googled yourself? Of course you have! But have you ever wondered if there’s anything that you can do about what you saw? Anna Hulchanski and Natai Shelsen look at whether the Privacy Commissioner of Canada can investigate complaints regarding Google search results.
A Settler’s Reflections on Orange Shirt Day: Reconciliation as awareness, acceptance, apology, atonement and action
Natai Shelsen reflects on the meaning of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and considers how we, as settlers, can engage in the process of reconciliation.
Section 35 rights may extend to Indigenous peoples outside of Canada
Indigenous persons who are not Canadian citizens and who do not reside in Canada can exercise constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights. We take you through the Supreme Court’s expansive interpretation of section 35 rights in R. v. Desautel.
Who regulates pension plans and how?
Doug LeFaive of our pension team tells us the basics of pension plan regulation rules in Canada, with a focus on Ontario.
Canada’s new public holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The federal government recently enacted a new public holiday, to be observed every year on September 30, which honours Indigenous People and commemorates the legacy of the residential school system. Gabe Hoogers explores what the day means and who will get the day off.
The police want to ask me questions. What should I do?
Vanora Simpson outlines your rights and obligations when the police want to ask you questions, whether you are a witness or the accused.
Coroner’s Inquests: Learn from the Dead to Protect the Living
You’ve likely heard the term “coroner’s inquest” in the news. But why do they happen and what happens during one? Here we lay out the basics of this investigative process.
Limitation periods for anticipatory breach of contract
What are the limitation periods for anticipatory breach of contract and which party has the ball in their court? Ryan Newell takes us through the basics.
