Notable Cases
Every case is important to us.
Whether we are arguing an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada, presenting a grievance before an arbitrator, or negotiating an individual contract or a collective agreement, we go to bat for our clients and we get results.
Some of our notable cases can be found using the search tools below.
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Court quashes Ford government’s “Student Choice Initiative”
The Divisional Court has struck down the government’s so-called "Student Choice Initiative" as not authorized by law and inconsistent with the university autonomy.
Administrative tribunals are courts of competent jurisdiction under the Charter
Supreme Court of Canada confirms that administrative tribunals with the authority to decide questions of law are courts of competent jurisdiction under s. 24 of the Charter.
Employer can’t treat recalled employees as if they are seasonal employees with no rights
Ontario courts: Employees with seniority cannot be recalled from layoff and treated as if they are seasonal employees with no collective agreement rights.
Supreme Court: Human rights legislation applies to all government employees
Supreme Court of Canada holds that the Canadian Human Rights Act applies to all federal government employees, including those working for Parliament.
Supreme Court: Ontario government undermined system of interest arbitration
Supreme Court holds that the Ontario government undermined collective bargaining statute by appointing only retired judges to boards of interest arbitration.
Are employees entitled to termination and severance pay from a bankrupt employer?
Supreme Court of Canada holds that employees whose employment is terminated as a result of bankruptcy are entitled to termination and severance pay.