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Authors: Scott Bell and Olivia Hodson On July 16, 2018, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (“SINP”) will be implementing changes to the selection process used for some categories of the International… Read More
Authors: Kevin Wilson, Q.C., Brent Matkowski
Published: July 10, 2018
Categories: Labour & Employment, Regulatory & Criminal Offenses
The Saskatchewan Government is calling for submissions regarding possible legislative changes to address “impairment” in the workplace. The Government is seeking the submissions as a result of a 2017 survey surrounding… Read More
Authors: Kevin Wilson, Q.C., Brent Matkowski
Published: June 8, 2018
Categories: Labour & Employment
On June 7, 2018, the Canadian Senate voted in favour of the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45), with some amendments. Bill C-45 will still need to be sent back to the House… Read More
An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans was passed in December 2017, and the new Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) laws come into effect on June… Read More
Authors: Reis Pagtakhan, Steven Robertson
Published: May 22, 2018
Categories: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Immigration, Information Technology (IT), Labour & Employment
Companies that develop blockchain and mine for cryptocurrencies are, at their core, IT companies. While there are certainly issues surrounding the marketability of cryptocurrencies, the multiple uses of blockchain technology,… Read More
Carla Smith first began working for the Saskatoon Community Clinic (“the Clinic”) in March of 1975. She retired in 2008 but came back to work for the Clinic in 2009.… Read More
Authors: Scott Bell, Maria A. Penner
Published: May 15, 2018
Categories: Immigration, Labour & Employment
On February 23, 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) released a program delivery update, setting out instructions immigration officers must follow when assessing employers under the International Mobility Program … Read More
Authors: Scott Bell, Maria A. Penner
Published: May 15, 2018
Categories: Immigration, Labour & Employment
On February 23, 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) released a program delivery update, setting out instructions immigration officers must follow when assessing employers under the International Mobility Program … Read More
Federally-regulated employers should be aware of upcoming changes to the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”). Bill C-63 received royal assent on December 14, 2017 and will introduce changes to work… Read More
Spring is upon us and so is the legalization of recreational cannabis, currently on track for a late summer 2018 arrival. By way of background, Bill C-45 (the “Bill”), An Act… Read More