Monday’s Mix
Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible.
This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Michael Geist 2. Lash Condo Law 3. BC Injury Law Blog 4. Borderlines Podcast 5. Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
The University of Windsor’s agreements with encampment protesters and a student group have rightly raised concerns about antisemitism given their double standard treatment of Israeli institutions and impact on academic freedoms. While much of the initial emphasis has focused on the ill-advised decision to effectively establish a ban on agreements with Israeli institutions and establish conditions not required for any other country, there is another aspect that deserves attention since it undermines the university’s position as a neutral forum for discussion, debate and learning. In light of the diversity of views on campus and the desire for mutually respectful dialogue and engagement, many universities have tried to remain neutral on matters of sensitive politics post-October 7th. …
Lash Condo Law
Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement!
Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement! Records requested by owners are often redacted as they contain unit-specific information, information pertaining to employees, litigation, or solicitor-client privilege. Pursuant to section 55(4)(c) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), the right to examine…
BC Injury Law Blog
$5,000 In Damages Awarded For “Reprehensible and Disgusting” Stealing of Intimate Images
BC’s new Intimate Images Protection Act makes it relatively quick and easy to sue someone who has your intimate images without your consent (or even with your withdrawn consent). A recent case shows that a victim of wrongdoing under the Act should choose wisely which forum they sue in. While the online Civil Resolution Tribunal can process such claims faster and cheaper than traditional court, the damages limit in the CRT is at $5,000 and such cases can be worth far more. Reasons for decision were published this week by the CRT commenting on this. …
Borderlines Podcast
#118 – Suing Immigration Consultants and Lawyers, with Eoin Logan
This episode is a historical deep dive on Order in Council PC 1911-1324, an Order in Council from 1911 which stated that for a period of one year black people would not be permitted to immigrate in Canada because the Canadian government deemed them unsuitable to Canada’s climate. I am re-uploading the episode to fix some audio issues and also to add more context on areas that people had questions about. …
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Understanding Ontario’s New Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Regime: What Employers Need to Know
Ontario’s employment landscape has shifted significantly with the introduction of the new licensing regime for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters. This change, effective from July 1, 2024, mandates that all THAs and recruiters operating in Ontario must hold a valid license. Employers need to understand these changes, their implications, and the risks of non-compliance to ensure their operations remain legally compliant. …
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