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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Supreme Court limits government’s duty to ensure juries are representative
May 21, 2015
The Supreme Court of Canada has limited the government's obligation to address the under-representation of Aboriginal people on jury rolls.
Ban on physician-assisted dying violates the Charter
February 09, 2015
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
January 30, 2015
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
January 17, 2015
The Supreme Court of Canada holds RCMP members have the right to be represented by an independent association of their own choosing.
Unions are entitled to personal contact information, says Supreme Court
February 07, 2014
The Supreme Court has held that privacy concerns do not trump a union’s right to the information it needs to carry out its representational duties.
Highest court strikes down Canada’s prostitution laws
December 20, 2013
The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down Canada's prostitution laws, finding that they violate s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.