The Federal 2021 Budget Commitments to Support Indigenous Communities and Businesses
On April 19, 2021, the Federal Government released the federal budget for 2021/2022 (the “Budget”). After a 2 year hiatus and in response to COVID-19, ... Continued
Clark Wilson is the Most-Named Law Firm in BIV’s 100 Biggest Real Estate Deals of 2020
Clark Wilson’s Commercial Real Estate group is proud to once again be the most-named law firm in Business in Vancouver’s annual list of the Biggest Real Estate ... Continued
2021 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
The 30th edition of CLE BC’s eagerly awaited Annual Review of Law & Practice has now been released. The book highlights key developments in all ... Continued
Clark Wilson Named One of the Best Workplaces™ Across Canada
We are proud to again be recognized in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada by the Great Place to Work® Institute. To identify ... Continued
Contract Awards to Incumbents – A Delicate Balance
Case comment – Taggart Construction Ltd. v. Kingston (City) Ontario Superior Court of Justice, January, 2020. An issue arises where one of the responding parties ... Continued
The Worker v. The District Managers: Employee Belief That Masks Ineffective Against Spread of COVID-19 Insufficient for Human Rights Complaints
We recently told you here about a screening decision of the BC Human Rights Tribunal not to proceed with a complaint of discrimination by a ... Continued
Webinar Q&A | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Does common law notice automatically apply? What about notice under the Employment Standards Act?
Webinar | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Charities and Not-For-Profits are employers and may have volunteers, so ought to be aware of the responsibilities, duties and risks that accompany these relationships. The ... Continued
The Customer vs. The Store: Anti-Maskers Required to Prove Disability for Human Rights Complaints
In a recent complaint screening decision, the BC Human Rights Tribunal declined to proceed with a complaint made by a customer who was refused entry ... Continued
Clark Wilson named one of the Best Workplaces™ for Women
We are proud to be the only law firm recognized nationwide in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women by Great Place to Work® ... Continued
New “Vaccination Leave” May Be Coming to BC
The British Columbia Ministry of Labour is currently considering amending the BC Employment Standards Act to provide for a “COVID vaccination” leave. Discussions are in ... Continued
The Sky’s the Limit: Inconsistent Policy Drafting Results in Unlimited Coverage
In Surespan Structures Ltd. v. Lloyds Underwriters, 2021 BCCA 65 (“Surespan”), the Court of Appeal held that there was no limit to a particular area ... Continued