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Bill C 13: Potential uncertainty for federal undertakings in Québec

On May 30, Bill C 13, which makes several changes to strengthen, protect and promote the French language, received its second reading before the...

Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax helps clients navigate increased scrutiny of environmental regulators

Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax works with her national team to provide complementary legal expertise to help clients navigate the increasing complex...

No constructive dismissal of employee who refused vaccination says the B.C. Supreme Court

Osler lawyers provide their analysis of a recent Supreme Court of B.C. decision regarding an employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Duncan’s First Nation v. Alberta: Infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development on traditional territories September 2022 (webinar)

The infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development was discussed during Osler’s monthly Indigenous Law Insights...

Ending negotiations and the obligation of good faith in the province of Québec

The obligation of good faith in the pre-contractual negotiation phase, along with some of the limits on the right to end negotiations, is discussed...

Superior Court suspends the upcoming obligation for legal persons to produce French certified translations, introduced by Bill 96, pending final adjudication of a constitutional challenge

Osler lawyers provide their analysis of the Superior Court of Québec recent suspension of two provisions of Bill 96 regarding the usage of French in...

Legal writing: The B.C. Court of Appeal provides guidance on the drafting of factums

The importance of conciseness in legal writing and a summary of key first principles on factum drafting was emphasized in a recent Court decision.

Divisional Court releases precedent-setting decision regarding hospital privileges

In an Update, Osler lawyers provide their insights on a Divisional Court precedent-setting decision for hospital privileges cases.