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 finds evidence of voter suppression in 2011 Federal Election
Federal Court finds evidence of a concerted campaign of voter suppression in 2011 General Election, likely linked to the Conservative Party’s voter database. (This is the "robocalls case")
Supreme Court upholds provincial human rights law against hate speech
Supreme Court upholds the hate speech provisions of Saskatchewan's Human Rights Code, and refuses to apply the provisions differently to LGBTQ persons.
Employees need not conceal tattoos and piercings, arbitrator holds
Arbitrator holds that a hospital cannot require employees to conceal large tattoos and remove "excessive" body piercings.
Can a witness in a criminal trial wear a niqab while testifying?
The Supreme Court of Canada sets out the approach to determining whether a witness in a criminal case can wear a niqab while testifying.
Ontario Labour Relations Board grants remedial certification
Ontario Labour Relations Board grants remedial certification after employer intimidates employees during organizing drive.
Gladue factors must be applied in determining extradition cases
Ontario Court of Appeal holds that the "Gladue factors" used in sentencing Aboriginal persons must also be applied in extradition cases.