Please note that this Fasken Institute will be held in French only.

In these challenging times, the tax landscape is becoming more complicated and tax authorities are stepping up their efforts to protect the Canadian tax base. Given that taxation should be a priority for all Canadian businesses, regardless of size, how do we navigate this complex world that is in a constant state of flux? Speakers will discuss recent tax measures that will improve corporate governance.

Topics will include interesting tax considerations regarding mandatory disclosures in Québec and Canada, tax audit trends and best practices in view of major international tax changes.

This conference is intended for business leaders who want to ensure that their decision-making supports tax stability.

A continued statistical rise in hate against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and particularly the transgender and gender diverse community, has reinforced the need and legal obligation to support transgender and gender diverse employees in the workplace.

By reviewing recent case law, findings and statistics from the Employment Equity Task Force Report and employer policies and procedures, this webinar will outline key supports for transgender and gender diverse employees in the workplace.

We will review various recent cases of interest ranging from employee harassment and discrimination, including misgendering and deadnaming, and discuss how employers can best educate both management and employees on this ever-changing landscape. We will also review cases demonstrating the risks of failing to conduct adequate investigations into employee complaints as well as cases showing the importance of education on terminology.

This three day course is the first of two steps in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members.

In this course you will learn about:

• The Occupational Health and Safety Act
• The roles and responsibilities of the workplace parties under the Act
• Functions and powers of the JHSC
• Work refusals and work stoppages
• Workplace inspections and investigations
• Hazard recognition, assessment, control and evaluation
• How to make effective recommendations to the employer
• The role of the Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development

Please use this link to register for this course: https://webcast.guru/registration/240507-010/ 

This event aims to provide an opportunity to attend training sessions on current topics and the latest trends in labor law and human resources management, while networking with various stakeholders and experts in the field.

Here is a brief overview of the workshops that will be offered:

Employers' legal obligations: What's new, doctor?
Sébastien Gobeil and Jean-Raphaël Champagne

Key strategies for creating an inclusive corporate culture and maximizing the retention of local and international talents
Émilie Sylvain-Jacques and Elisabeth Bouffard

Restrictive employment clauses: Pitfalls to avoid for protecting your company's legitimate interests
Terry Kyle Lapierre and Chris Semerjian

2nd Legal Improvisation Tournament: Answers to your questions for renewed pleasure!
Laurence Déry and Delphine Culat

This two day course is the final step in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members.

JHSC members who successfully complete Part One training are required to receive further training on the "significant hazards" specific to their workplace.

In this course you will learn about the following significant hazards applicable to an office workplace:

• Workplace Violence & Harassment
• Indoor Air Quality
• Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Manual Material Handling
• Hazardous Products/Chemicals
• Ergonomics
• Electrical Hazards

Many employers do not know how to deal with a health and safety inspector when they attend at a workplace after an incident or for any other reason. The Occupational Health & Safety Act (“OHSA”) both authorizes and provides limits on the authority of OHS inspectors.

Whether an OHS Inspector arrives for a routine inspection, complaint, work refusal or an accident investigation, employers need to know their rights and responsibilities.

This seminar was updated to deal with the quickly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the mandate and role of the Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development (“MLTSD”) regarding workplace exposure to COVID-19.