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March 14th, 2025

Workplace accommodation: not just a one-way obligation for employers

Recently, in Syndicat des professionnelles et professionnels en milieu scolaire du Nord-Ouest (SPPMSNO) et Commission scolaire crie (L. O.), arbitrator Éric-Jan Zubrzycki rendered an interesting ruling on the employer’s duty to accommodate for medical reasons and the worker’s duty to cooperate in the process.

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March 11th, 2025

Update on low-wage LMIA applications in Québec and the list of occupations eligible for the facilitated process

The Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration recently announced the extension until November 30, 2025, of the measure to stop processing certain low-wage (less than $32.96/hr) Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

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March 6th, 2025

New U.S. tariffs: Key legal and business considerations for Québec businesses

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. government reaffirmed the enforcement of tariffs on Canadian exports, tough with some subsequent temporary exceptions. This is an evolving situation. February 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump officially signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. These protectionist measures include a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports. Originally set to come into effect on February 4, 2025, the implementation of these new tariffs was delayed by 30 days. In response, the Canadian government has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

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February 10th, 2025

Commercial contracts: Clauses to help create certainty in uncertain times

The current unpredictability of business relationships between Canada and the United States has caused concern for several Québec companies. To ensure greater certainty and stability when dealing with US business partners, commercial contracts can include clauses stipulating how and where eventual disputes will be resolved.

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February 3rd, 2025

Changes to open work permits for family members of foreign workers and international students

As of January 21, new restrictions apply to open work permit eligibility for family members of international students and temporary foreign workers. These measures are designed to limit access to these permits in specific situations and to tighten eligibility criteria. This article summarizes the main changes that have come into effect.

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January 30th, 2025

10 Concrete Actions for Effective Board Governance and a Successful Year

The start of a new year is the ideal time for boards to review their accomplishments and establish priorities for the year ahead. To ensure sound governance and effective leadership, it is worth reflecting on areas for improvement to help set the tone for a year of greater efficiency and better results. The following checklist presents 10 concrete actions that boards of directors can easily implement to meet these objectives.