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- Termination for Failed Random Drug Test of Trucker Upheld by Court: The End of the Road for a Safety-Sensitive Position
Random drug and alcohol testing remains one of the most contentious issues in Canadian employment law. In McCarthy v. Bison Transport Inc., 2026 ONSC 3729, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the consequences of a second positive random drug test for a long-haul trucker operating on cros … Read more »
- Québec Employment Law: Key Rules, Trends and Takeaways
For a practical look at the legal framework governing workplaces in Québec, the newly updated “Canada – Québec” chapter of Employment: North America 2026 is a valuable resource. Prepared by two members of our Employment & Labour Group and published by Lexology, the chapter explores the key rules, tr … Read more »
- Baker: A Return to Common Sense? Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds “At Any Time” “For Any Reason” Termination Language
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2026 ONCA 568 (the “Decision”), is a positive development for Canadian employers. In two consolidated appeals involving virtually identical termination language, the Court endorsed a contextual, common-sense appro … Read more »
- Canadian Immigration Update: IRCC Updates Guidance for C20 Reciprocal Employment Work Permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) has updated its guidance for work permits issued under the reciprocal employment category of the International Mobility Program (“IMP”). The revised instructions, published on July 29, 2026, introduce a significant new eligibility requirement for … Read more »
- Demotion as a Mitigation Requirement: The Court of Appeal Rules on Poulin v. Hydro-Québec
In March 2024, we commented on the Superior Court decision in Poulin v. Hydro-Québec, 2024 QCCS 280. The Court held that a senior executive with 35 years of service had been constructively dismissed in connection with a demotion but refused to give him severance pay on the ground that he should have … Read more »