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Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021: What Ontario Employers Need to Know

By Trent McBain

On October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Bill 27”). On November 30, 2021, Bill 27 was…

Supreme Court provides a clear path forward for municipalities’ liability in negligence

By Noémie Ducret

In Nelson (City) v Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the legal framework surrounding “core policy decisions”, which render a government…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall is Pleased to Welcome New Firm Lawyer

We are pleased to announce that Craig Bater, former Partner of Augustine Bater Binks LLP, will be joining Perley-Robertson, Hill and McDougall LLP/s.r.l…

Permanent Resident Card Renewal Based Upon Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds

By Warren L. Creates

This article outlines the rule regarding the Canadian residency obligation, the requirement for renewing a Permanent Resident Card (“PR card”), and…

Validity of Electronic Signatures in Ontario

By Ben Hopkins

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the…

Firm Lawyers Recognized in 16th Edition of Best Lawyers

OTTAWA, August 26, 2021 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate 12 firm Lawyers for being…

Navigating Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

By Karin Pagé

Now, more than ever, Canadian workplaces must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to employees who may be experiencing a mental health…

Child Support After Michael and Colucci: New Measures Provide Strict Limits on Payors’ Ability to…

By Sarah Kennedy

The determination as to whether child support is owing – and how much – is one of the few relatively straightforward issues that exists in the…

Repeal of OBCA Directors’ Residency Requirement and Lowering of Threshold for Written Ordinary…

By Dirk Bouwer and Sue Kavanagh

Recent amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) came into force on July 5, 2021, which were included in the Better for People,…

COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Your Workplace

By Courtney March

As Ontario continues its roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, employers and their employees may be looking forward to a safe return to their workplace. As part…

Navigating Canada’s COVID Border Restrictions: Facilitating Cross-Border Business as a U.S. Corporate Entity

By Warren L. Creates

Unlike the increasingly relaxed border policies of the United States, Canada’s borders remain relatively closed to all non-essential travel due to the…

Crosslinx Case Indicates Courts are Sympathetic to Construction Contractors Delayed by COVID-19 Pandemic

By Bryce Dillon

In Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure,[i] an Ontario Judge held that health and safety measures undertaken by a construction contractor in response to…