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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Can a journalist claim “privilege” in communicating with a confidential source?
Supreme Court of Canada considers the circumstances in which privilege may arise between journalists and their confidential sources
Supreme Court orders government to seek repatriation of Omar Khadr
Supreme Court of Canada orders the Government to seek the repatriation of an accused youth who had been subject to interrogation techniques and deprived of counsel.
What does it mean to be “detained” by the police?
Supreme Court of Canada considers what it means to be “detained” by the police within the meaning of the Charter.
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.
Supreme Court of Canada recognizes constitutional right to collective bargaining
Supreme Court of Canada holds that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects collective bargaining.
Providing maternity and parental leave benefits falls within federal jurisdiction
Supreme Court of Canada holds that providing for maternity and parental leave benefits is a valid exercise of the federal jurisdiction over unemployment insurance.