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February 5th, 2026

Insurance policies: When the language is clear, exclusions apply

When an insurance policy is drafted in clear and unequivocal terms, courts must apply it with full force and refrain from neutralizing its exclusions through the rules of contractual interpretation. In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed the framework that governs the interpretation of insurance contracts.

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February 2nd, 2026

Sexual assault after a company social event: what are the employer’s obligations?

The Administrative Labour Tribunal handed down a landmark decision at the intersection of psychological harassment, sexual violence, and employment injury claim. It reminds us that the employer’s obligation to protect its employees does not necessarily end at the workplace door, nor at the official end of a company-sponsored social event.

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January 20th, 2026

UR Pride case: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal weighs in on pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause

In the UR Pride decision, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal concluded that the pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause, i.e., before a court has reviewed the constitutionality of the legislation, does not prevent a court from issuing a declaratory judgment on the legislation’s consistency with the rights and freedoms covered by the notwithstanding clause.

Publications

December 10th, 2025

Francization and Immigration: New Québec Measures for LMIA Applications Effective December 17, 2025

The Québec government has announced amendments to the Québec Immigration Regulation. These changes, most of which come into force on December 17, 2025, will directly affect how you manage and recruit foreign workers.

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December 9th, 2025

Bill 10: Ticket reselling and online subscriptions (and cancel button and restitution obligation)

The main objective of Bill 10 is to amend the Consumer Protection Act with regard to ticket sales and contracts involving sequential performance. It affects multiple aspects of merchants’ obligations in various sectors. Here is an overview of the key amendments.

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November 20th, 2025

New framework for projects of national interest: issues and opportunities for Indigenous peoples

The Building Canada Act has changed the rules governing major infrastructure projects by introducing a faster and simpler approval process. While the Act provides for Indigenous consultation, Indigenous groups have expressed concerns about respect for their rights. This article outlines the key provisions of the Act, as well as the issues and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.