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The coming into force of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) has been progressing in stages since its adoption. Initially, provisions concerning the sending of commercial electronic messages (“CEM”) a broadly defined term that includes emails, text messages and some messages on social media aiming to promote a commercial activity, came into force on July 1, 2014. January 1, 2015 then marked the entry into force of rules regarding the installation of software programs on computers belonging to third parties. The third stage will be implemented this coming July 1st, when private rights of action will come into effect and certain transitory measures pertaining to consent will cease to apply.

Since the adoption on June 1, 2004 of the provisions of the Labour Standards Act aimed at ensuring the right of employees to a workplace free from psychological harassment, what has transpired?

This article is a modified version of a commentary co-written with Jasmine Laroche and initially published by Éditions Yvon Blais in May 2017 (EYB2017REP2218).
In the digital age, more and more alternative media – such as blogs, Web clips or publications on social media – are appearing online. The authors of such publications run the risk of being sued for defamation when commenting or reporting on facts or events, as the decision in Bernèche v. Vaillancourt shows.

As you know, an unlimited general strike began in the construction industry on May 24th, giving rise to a considerable amount of inconvenience, concern and questions on the part of general contractors and project owners.

Employers have always sought to implement a selection process for hiring the best candidates for their organizations. This crucial step allows employers to ensure the reliability and physical and mental capabilities of potential employees, who will hopefully provide them with diligent and reliable services, one of the rare obligations incumbent on workers in labour relations matters.

On May 2, 2017, the Quebec Minister of Justice introduced at first reading Bill 134, An Act mainly to modernize rules relating to consumer credit and to regulate debt settlement service contracts, high-cost credit contracts and loyalty programs (the “Bill”).