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The Impact of the SCC’s Decision in Fraser on Pensions Law and Beyond

  • January 26, 2021

In mid-October, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General) holding that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) pension plan discriminates against women, revisiting the test and evidentiary burden in adverse effects discrimination cases under the Charter.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Pensions and Benefits Law, Student Forum

New Developments

Financial Planning Tips for Lawyers

  • August 31, 2020

In a year that will go down as one of the most unpredictable years many of us have experienced, Financial Planning Month – October – is a good time to review your plan and take some practical steps to ensure you are well prepared for 2021.

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Exploring a Lawyer’s Obligation to Accommodate Clients

  • August 19, 2020

As service providers, lawyers are subject to obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Student Forum

Complimentary Archived Video

Rent Relief for Small Firms: Help is Available

  • May 07, 2020

Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.  

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Human Rights Challenges: Family Status Accommodation and Undue Hardship

  • April 06, 2020

With employees working from home, schools and daycares closed, and vulnerable family members needing extra support, Ontarians are struggling to manage the demands and businesses are grappling with how to support them.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Student Forum

Complimentary Archived Video

Litigating Gender and Gender Identity in the Courts

  • December 04, 2019

This program brings together counsel working on two headline-grabbing cases involving gender and gender identity in the courts.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Entertainment, Media and Communications Law, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law

New Developments, Guides/Documents

WSIB Entitlement for Workplace Harassment: Implications for Other Forums

  • July 15, 2019

The recent expansion of workers’ compensation entitlement to cover injuries caused by harassment on the job may be a double-edged sword that limits access to justice in other forums. In this paper, Maryth Yachnin explains why worker advocates should keep a close eye on this developing law.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law

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Let's Be Frank: Critical Case Analysis of Frank v. Canada (AG) 2019 SCC 1

  • April 03, 2019

On January 11, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada released its seminal decision in Frank v. Canada. The case confirms that Canadians living abroad can vote in federal elections regardless of their time away from the country.

Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Student Forum