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Kirk Baert has been named among Canada’s 2025 Leading Legal Practitioners in the prestigious Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada. This recognition is based on a rigorous peer survey, focused on highlighting top-performing lawyers nationwide. The directory identifies outstanding practitioners through an annual survey involving peer and law firm

On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (“Bill 190”) came into effect. Bill 190 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. In this article, we discuss the key amendments that will require employers to take action. The passage of Bill 190 represents an

The Federal Government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement, released on December 16, 2024, included three significant announcements regarding pension fund investments: That the Government proposes to remove the 30% rule for investments in Canadian entities. That the Government will explore lowering the 90% threshold that currently limits municipal-owned utility corporations from attracting more than 10% private

Anthony Guindon was quoted in a Benefits Canada article, commenting on the termination of AIMCo’s CEO, top executives and board of directors. To view the article, please click here.

We are delighted to announce that Celeste Poltak has been named as the recipient of the 2024 Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Class Actions. This prestigious honour is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding member of the OBA for exceptional achievements and distinguished service in the field of class action law. Recipients demonstrate

Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the OBA’s Business Law Program, Buying and Selling a Business: Your Comprehensive Guide on November 14, 2024. The Program will take place at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto. To view the Program details, click here.

On October 16, 2024, the Government of Ontario filed the final regulations to implement its long-awaited framework for target benefit pension plans in Ontario.  The release of these regulations follows a long process of consultation, and is being implemented through the enactment of amendments to existing regulations, as well as new regulations governing target benefit

Koskie Minsky is proud to have once again been ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada. Koskie Minsky earned 2 Band 1 rankings, Chambers’ highest distinction. In addition to Koskie Minsky’s practice band rankings, 12 lawyers were recognized as leaders across 4 practice areas. Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) Employment & Labour: Labour for

We know that non-competition agreements are generally not enforceable in the employment context in Ontario if they were entered into after October 25, 2021, except in a handful of situations.  However, that still leaves: the rest of Canada; agreements prior to the magic date; those handful of exceptions; and of course, independent contractors.  In short,

Niki Manwani will be speaking at the Law Society of Ontario’s upcoming program The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2024, on October 16, 2024. The Program will take place at the Donald Lamont Learning Centre in Toronto and Niki will speak on the topic “Setting Aside an Ex -Parte Mareva Order.” To view the full