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New rules for federally regulated employers are coming into force on October 20, 2026, addressing pay equality and the use of temporary help agencies.  The equal treatment legislation was introduced as part of the 2018 federal budget, but the date of coming into force was delayed until the introduct … Read more »

The administration of an estate often takes place during one of the most difficult periods a family will experience. Emotions are heightened, long-standing family dynamics may resurface, and disagreements about a loved one’s wishes can quickly develop into legal disputes. Questions about inheritance … Read more »

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 tort” to capture the full pattern of abuse in a family context in response to a claim for tort damages arisi … Read more »

On April 1, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) officially launched the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (the “EI BOA”). This marks a significant change in how EI benefit decisions can be challenged. Previously, any challenges to EI benefit decisions were heard by the Socia … Read more »

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 »