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Pregnancy Discrimination In Canada Remains An Ongoing Workplace Issue
Canadian law has evolved significantly since the Supreme Court's 1989 decision in Brooks v. Canada Safeway Ltd., which recognized pregnancy discrimination as a form of sex discrimination. Yet despite comprehensive human rights protections across federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, pregnancy discrimination continues to appear before tribunals nationwide, manifesting in terminations, hiring refusals, reduced hours, and failures to accommodate pregnancy-related workplace needs.
Canada Employment
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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
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Cook v. Manitoba: Court Recognizes Section 35 Aboriginal Right To Self-government In Child And Family Services
A Manitoba court has certified a class action and granted summary judgment finding that Canada and Manitoba breached First Nations' Aboriginal right to self-government in Child and Family Services. The decision modifies traditional tests for establishing Aboriginal rights and addresses systemic failures in funding, regulation, and culturally appropriate service delivery that substantially impaired Indigenous communities' ability to raise their children within their own cultures and traditions.
Canada Government
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MLT Aikins LLP
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Bay Du Nord Approval Upheld: Practical Guidance For Major Project EAs, Indigenous Consultation, And Judicial Review
The Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Sierra Club Canada Foundation v Canada examines the boundaries of environmental assessment jurisdiction and Indigenous consultation requirements in major offshore oil projects. This case explores how territorial limits, practical assessment constraints, and the timing of raised concerns shape the scope and defensibility of federal impact assessments, offering critical guidance for future project approvals under Canada's Impact Assessment Act.
Canada Environment
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Gowling WLG
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Confirmation Des Limites Fondées Sur L’âge Prévues Par Les Régimes D’avantages Sociaux Effectifs
Il s’agit d’une décision importante pour les employeurs, les promoteurs de régimes, les syndicats et les conseillers en avantages sociaux. Cette décision confirme qu’une limite fondée sur l’âge prévue par un régime d’avantages sociaux véritable ne cesse pas d’être légalement valide du simple fait que d’autres modèles de régimes, possiblement moins discriminatoires, pourraient exister.
Canada Employment
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Fasken (French)
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De l’Alberta au Québec, l’incontournable réalité des droits autochtones
381 / 5,000 Explorez comment les droits des peuples autochtones façonnent le discours politique de l’Alberta au Québec, en examinant les réalités juridiques et constitutionnelles essentielles qui doivent être prises en compte dans les discussions sur l’indépendance et l’autodétermination régionales. Cette analyse explore l'intersection entre les mouvements d'autonomie provinciale et les droits fondamentaux des peuples autochtones dans toutes les provinces et territoires canadiens.
Canada Government
JFK Law LLP
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Indigenous Law Insights – May 2026
Osler's Indigenous Law Insights webinar series offers legal and business professionals a monthly 30-minute deep dive into the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada. The May 2026 session examines a groundbreaking B.C. Court of Appeal decision on whether adherence to Indigenous law can excuse non-compliance with court injunctions, alongside critical updates on UNDRIP and DRIPA implementation in British Columbia.
Canada Government
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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