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McCarthy v. Bison Transport: Ontario Court Upholds Just Cause Dismissal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld a termination for just cause after an employee in a safety-sensitive position failed a second workplace drug test. This case examines how clear workplace policies, consistent enforcement, and documented warnings can support dismissal decisions, while also clarifying when the duty to accommodate applies in substance-related terminations.
Canada Employment
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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No Paper, No Problem? Oral Trusts And Informal Property Arrangements In Ontario
When family members enter informal property arrangements—such as holding title for a relative who cannot qualify for a mortgage—these verbal agreements can function smoothly for years until circumstances shift and disputes emerge. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision examines how courts may enforce these unwritten trust arrangements over real property, even when no formal documentation exists, and what evidence is necessary to establish beneficial ownership despite the absence of written agr
Canada Commercial
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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