Labour & Employment Insights

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Court Affirms Important Limitations for Accommodating Use of Medical Cannabis in a Safety-Sensitive Workplace

Insight

Published: March 1, 2019

Author: Jana Linner, K.C.

Categories: Cannabis, Labour & Employment

Authors: Jana Linner, Calen Nixon Accommodating employees who use medical cannabis can present significant practical issues for employers—especially those with safety-sensitive workplaces. This is particularly so because with current medical science and drug-testing … Read More

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Global Talent Stream: Can it Help Your Company Access LMIAs Faster?

Insight

Published: June 14, 2017

Authors: Scott Bell, Reis Pagtakhan

Categories: Immigration, Labour & Employment

Employers in many industries have shared a common experience. They lament that the immigration programs currently available can create excessive barriers to the growth of their companies. Due to labour shortages … Read More

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Global Skills Strategy: Employers Benefit from Faster Work Permit Processing and Exemptions

Insight

Published: June 14, 2017

Authors: Scott Bell, Reis Pagtakhan

Categories: Immigration, Labour & Employment

On June 12, 2017, the Government of Canada launched the Global Skills Strategy. This launch was done in connection with the new Global Talent Stream. The focus of the Global … Read More