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BC Human Rights Tribunal Issues Unprecedented Injury to Dignity Award
On January 28, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“BCHRT”) issued a landmark decision granting the largest award for injury to dignity in BC’s history. The complainant, Levan Francis, was a former corrections officer for the Province who experienced discrimination based on his race and colour during his employment. This discrimination caused Mr. Francis’ mental and…
Read MoreThis Is The Way (for Federal Employers to Address Workplace Violence + Harassment)
For most of 2020, the new year seemed as out of reach as a galaxy far, far away. However, 2021 has finally dawned and with it the new Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”) came into effect on January 1. In September, we provided you with a preview of these Regulations in Part…
Read MoreBC Litigation Practice Update – Lawyers to Provide Pronouns in Court
Slowly but surely, the legal profession in Canada has begun to grapple with discrimination in our profession and institutions. Individuals such as Hadiya Roderique, who published the seminal essay “Black on Bay Street” in 2017, have shone a light on how the legal profession excludes racialized, Indigenous, and diverse lawyers. The conversation has also highlighted…
Read MoreMandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace
Every day, Canadians are learning more about the regulatory approval and rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines. For many employers, this raises new questions about transitioning their workplaces back to “normal” including whether employers can require that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. To take some of the guesswork out of your decision making, we have highlighted…
Read MoreMT+Co.’s Merle Craig Alexander Recognized with Queen’s Counsel Designation
Merle Craig Alexander, QC The recipients of the honorary title of Queen’s counsel (QC) for 2019 have been announced, and we are proud to share that our shareholder and colleague Merle Craig Alexander has been recognized with the QC designation. Merle is a hereditary chief of the Tsimshian Nation and a member of the Kitasoo…
Read MoreNow In Effect: Expanded US Accredited Investor Exemption
On August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) expanded the definition of who qualifies as an Accredited Investor. Placing new emphasis on knowledge, experience, and Indigenous sovereignty, the SEC has extended participation in the private equity market to a new groups of investors. For Canadian corporations, this means a new way to…
Read MoreTime to Review Your Temporary Layoffs
On November 9, 2020, the federal minister of labour announced further amendments to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations (“Regulations“) that once again extend certain temporary layoff periods for federally regulated employees. Recognizing the continued hardship caused by COVID-19, the Government of Canada notes that these extensions provide federal workplaces greater protection by allowing employers more time…
Read MoreLand Owner Transparency Act and Land Owner Transparency Regulation: Both Now in Force
On November 30, 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) came into force together with the Land Owner Transparency Regulation (“LOTR”), to create the Land Owner Transparency Registry (the “Registry”). Introduced in hopes of curbing the acquisition of real property in British Columbia through illicit funds, the Land Owner Transparency Registry will be a searchable,…
Read MoreTamara Napoleon Awarded Lexpert Rising Star: Leader Lawyers under 40 in Canada
MT+Co. proudly announces that Tamara Napoleon has been honoured as a 2020 Lexpert Rising Star; one of the leading lawyers under 40 in Canada. Tamara is recognized for her outstanding contributions to our clients, our profession, and our community. A skilled negotiator, Tamara is one of a few Indigenous female solicitors in Canada. She advocates for…
Read MorePayroll and Wage Subsidy Considerations for Employers
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada provided businesses with access to various relief programs, including the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy, a program that allowed for reductions on payroll remittances for eligible businesses between March 18 to June 19, 2020. Originally, businesses were advised no applications would be necessary to…
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