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- Canada Tables Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act
On June 15, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the tabling of Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA) which, if passed, will require private sector organizations to take on new responsibilities regarding the protection and deletion of personal information they collect. … Read more »
- Final Means Final: Settlement Enforced by Ontario Labour Relations Board
In Yolande Linton v. Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (Board) upheld and enforced a settlement between the parties, dismissing the Applicant’s unlawful reprisal claim under section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. For employers, this de … Read more »
- Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms No Charter Right to Deceptive Workplace Access
In Animal Justice v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 380, the Court of Appeal for Ontario unanimously reversed the lower court and upheld the constitutionality of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 (Act) and its regulation, General, O. Reg. 701/20 (Regulation). Alt … Read more »
- Past Conduct, Present Cause: Ontario Court Upholds After-Acquired Cause in Birnbaum v. Dr. Chan
What happens when an employer discovers serious misconduct only after terminating an employee without cause? In Birnbaum v. Dr. Chan, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employees are not insulated from the consequences of serious misconduct committed before termination simply because it was d … Read more »
- Ontario’s Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 Receives Royal Assent
On June 2, 2026, Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 received Royal Assent. The legislation represents a significant shift in how municipal ethics are governed in Ontario, establishing a centralized and standardized accountability framework across all municipalities. The Act’s substantive p … Read more »