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- New Tort Alert: The Supreme Court’s Revolution in Intimate Partner Violence Law
In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized the tort of intimate partner violence. At trial, the Court recognized a new tort of family violence, designed as an “umbrella tortâ€� to capture the full pattern of abuse in a family context in response to a claim for tort damages a … Read more »
- New Employment Insurance Board of Appeal Launched on April 1, 2026
On April 1, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) officially launched the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (the “EI BOAâ€�). This marks a significant change in how EI benefit decisions can be challenged. Previously, any challenges to EI benefit decisions were heard by the S … Read more »
- Navigating the Federal Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP): VISP Replacement and What Claimants Need to Know in 2026
In June 2021, the federal government began accepting applications for its Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP). This post summarizes the transition to the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP), which replaces VISP as of April 1, 2026. The details provided reflect official information released by … Read more »
- Terminations Do’s and Don’ts: Lessons from Carbert Waite’s Employment Law Seminar
At Carbert Waite LLP’s latest seminar, employment lawyers Lauren Barteluk and Braeden Davis walked HR professionals and business owners through the law on employment terminations, performance management, and disability management. Here is a recap of what you need to know: 1. Start With Strong Employ … Read more »
- Staying Compliant: Health Information Act Must-Dos for Alberta Health Professionals
Health care in Alberta is subject to stringent privacy legislation. Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) is designed to protect personal health information by regulating how personally identifiable health information is collected, used, and shared. As a physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatris … Read more »