May 23, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 17, 2012

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012 and adjourned on May 17, 2012. During this sitting of the House of Assembly, 35 Government Bills, and 55 Private Members Bills and 3 Private and Local Bills were introduced.

May 14, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 11, 2012

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of May 11, 35 Government Bills, and 55 Private Members Bills and 3 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

May 7, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 4, 2012

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of May 4, 2012, 28 Government Bills and 52 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

April 30, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting – April 27,...

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of April 27, 2012, 21 Government Bills and 48 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

April 23, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting – April 20,...

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of April 20, 2012, 12 Government Bills and 24 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

April 13, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 13, 2012

The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of April 13, 7 Government Bills and 14 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

April 5, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 5, 2012

The Spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of April 5, 6 Government Bills and 3 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

The NSPS and Canadian Small and Medium Business — 5...

Are there opportunities for Small and Medium Business in the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (“NSPS”)?

The Lurking Danger of Abruptly Ending Disability Benefits Upon Termination

While most employers are familiar with the concept of reasonable notice of termination, or payment in lieu thereof, few employers truly understand the potential liability they are exposed to if an employee is terminated without cause and subsequently becomes disabled during the reasonable notice period. This issue was recently highlighted by the Ontario Court of Appeal in Brito v. Canac Kitchens, 2012 ONCA 61.

New Tort Decision May Challenge the Strength of Your Privacy...

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized a new tort concerning invasion of privacy, called “intrusion upon seclusion”. Jones v. Tsige, 2012 ONCA 32, marks the first time that an appellate level court in Canada has been willing to recognize such a cause of action.