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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Benefits provision of the Human Rights Code violates the Charter, Tribunal finds
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario finds Code provision allowing employers to cut off certain employee benefits at age 65 violates the Charter.
WSIB failed to give proper notice of organizational changes
GSB: The WSIB failed to give the Union proper notice of organizational changes and improperly bumped employees before their notice period had expired.
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.
Can a collective agreement discriminate on Charter grounds?
Arbitrator: Collective agreements cannot discriminate on Charter grounds, even if the Charter does not apply to the employer.
Can police use a sniffer dog to “search” someone’s bag in a public space?
Supreme Court of Canada holds that police must have a "reasonable suspicion" before using a sniffer-dog to search someone in a public place.