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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Constructively dismissed employee not obligated to accept an inferior position
The Ontario Court of Appeal confirms that a constructively dismissed employee did not have to accept another position with the employer to mitigate his damages.
Courts foil Carpenter’s attempt to claim benefits under Labourers’ benefit plan
The Court of Appeal has held that an expelled union member was not entitled to continue to make claims on the union's benefit plan until his credits ran out
Ban on physician-assisted dying violates the Charter
The Supreme Court of Canada has held that Criminal Code prohibitions on physician-assisted dying violate Charter rights to life and security of the person.
Supreme Court recognizes a constitutional right to strike
The Supreme Court of Canada has determined that the Charter's guarantee of freedom of association protects the right to strike.
Freedom of association includes right to independent bargaining agent
The Supreme Court of Canada holds RCMP members have the right to be represented by an independent association of their own choosing.
Court throws out injunction motion against construction industry unions
The courts have tossed out a lawsuit brought by masonry contractors trying to challenge the construction industry bargaining structure in the courts.