The following interview was conducted by Feleshia Chandler and originally appeared on November 17, 2025 in My East Coast Experience. For many international students, the Post-Graduation Work Permit is more than a bridge to a career—it’s the first step toward building a life in Canada. Every year, thousands of international students choose Canada for post-secondary […]
The following interview was conducted by Feleshia Chandler and originally appeared on November 5, 2025 in My East Coast Experience. Nova Scotia’s Entrepreneur Stream is helping newcomers turn business ideas into reality, one startup at a time. Starting a business in Nova Scotia can be tough, and if you’re new to the province, it can […]
Written by Jenna B. Smith, Associate in Fredericton As explained recently by the Ontario Court of Appeal decision Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack, 2025 ONCA 693 (CanLII), even when a former employee breaches their post-employment obligations, the breach may not give rise to damages. Even worse, the Employer can be ordered to pay costs […]
Written by Erin Mitchell, Associate in Halifax. On June 23, 2025, we reported on our expectations for Nova Scotia’s new Mandatory Harassment Prevention Policy regulations. We are pleased to update that the long-awaited regulations were published on August 22, 2025 in the Royal Gazette Part II and will soon be added as Part 27 of […]
Written by Erin Mitchell and Alex Eddy. Beginning September 1, 2025, employers in Nova Scotia will have a new set of obligations surrounding workplace harassment prevention and workplace safety. On September 20, 2024, the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act received Royal Assent and became law. This legislation amends the triad of statutes which establish […]
Originally produced for Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC) on June 5, 2025 By AEC Federal Sector Group under insights. Written by Jessica Bungay and Jenna Smith. The Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) may soon require federally regulated employers to review the wage rates of certain employees under the Equal Treatment Wage Rate Rules. These changes would […]
Written by Maggie Hughes, Associate and Kaylee Campbell, Articled Clerk Workplace policies are a helpful tool to provide employees with clear expectations. This may include setting parameters around expected employee conduct or outlining procedures to streamline processes. While there are a wide range of policies that any one organization may implement, it is important to […]
Written by Michelle A. Willette, KC Partner and Tyler Murphy, Articled Clerk in St. John’s, NL. With the upcoming federal election taking place on Monday, April 28, 2025, the Canada Elections Act obligates employers to have consideration for their employees’ ability to vote on election day. Under the Canada Elections Act, employers may be required […]
Written by: Matthew K. LeBlanc What happens when a company terminates someone who is both an employee and a shareholder? In Kirke v Spartan Controls Ltd, 2025 ABCA 40 (“Spartan Controls”), the Alberta Court of Appeal reiterated the distinction between a person’s employment rights and their shareholder rights, and held that the payments owed upon […]
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 […]