PEI Estate Planning Preparation – Checklist – Updated January 2025

“Everything to each other, and if we both go, to the kids”. Sound familiar? Estate planning is actually far more complicated than this. For PEI residents, when preparing for your estate planning meeting with one of our lawyers, there are a number of things to consider. The checklist below will serve as a helpful tool. […]

Harnessing AI in Wind Energy: Risks, Opportunities, and the Role...

Written by Mohammad Ali Raza, Michael M. Gallagher and Miguel deMello. The passage of Bill C-49 and amendments to Nova Scotia’s Accord Acts signal a significant opportunity for offshore wind energy investment in the province. As Nova Scotia strives to establish itself as a global leader in offshore wind, understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize operations […]

Addressing AI Bias and Discrimination: A Critical Path to Responsible...

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, the imperative to address AI bias and discrimination has never been more critical. These issues pose significant risks to privacy, human rights, and the equitable application of technology across society. This article explores the risks associated with AI bias and discrimination, […]

The New Brunswick Accessibility Act: Potential Responsibilities for Employers

Earlier this year, new legislation was introduced into New Brunswick which recognizes the barriers to accessibility and the impact this has on persons with disabilities. The Accessibility Act[1] strives to achieve a more accessible New Brunswick by 2040. The purpose of the legislation is to identify, prevent, and remove barriers to accessibility by creating accessibility […]

Corporate Governance: Legal Best Practices for Long-Term Success

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective corporate governance is more critical than ever. Companies face an array of challenges that can impact their operations and reputation, including regulatory compliance, cybersecurity threats, and shifting market dynamics. Additionally, increasing stakeholder expectations for transparency and ethical practices require organizations to be agile and proactive in their governance strategies […]

Transparency and Accountability in AI Systems: Building Trust Through Openness

In the rapidly evolving domain of artificial intelligence (AI), transparency and accountability stand as pillars for building trust between technology providers and users. Following our discussions on legal authority, consent, necessity, and proportionality, this article shifts focus to how businesses can implement transparency and accountability in their AI operations. These principles are critical for ensuring […]

September 25, 2024

Reinventing the Wheel: New Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols to Govern...

Insurance statutes and policies provide for the resolution of claims in a multitude of ways, thus necessitating the need for insurers to identify the relationship between claims with a view to the efficient and effective resolution thereof. This article discusses the upcoming introduction of yet another means by which insurance claims may be satisfied, being […]

Nova Scotia Seeks to Stimulate Offshore Wind and Tidal Energy

Nova Scotia’s offshore renewable energy sector should benefit from new legislation designed to fast-track developments and to create opportunities for smaller scale, innovative technologies. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (Nova Scotia) and the Marine Renewable Energy Act (Nova Scotia) are being amended to streamline regulatory processes in the expectation that faster […]

Reminder to Prince Edward Island Employers: New Paid Sick Leave...

On October 1, 2024, Bill 106, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, comes into effect, expanding paid sick leave entitlements on Prince Edward Island for the first time since 2010, when Prince Edward Island became the first province in Canada to introduce paid sick leave entitlements. What changes do Prince Edward Island Employers […]

Duty to Accommodate: When Childcare Intersects with Employment Responsibilities

The duty to accommodate an employee with childcare responsibilities is not unlimited. The recent decision of Aguele v. Family Options Inc., 2024 HRTO 991[1] from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) provides some insight for employers responding to requests for schedule changes from employees with childcare responsibilities. Case Summary: The employer provided housing and […]