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  • January 4, 2019
In December, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in R. v. Boudreault that the mandatory surcharge under the Criminal Code is "of no force and effect immediately." The surcharge was provided for in section 737 of the Criminal Code. It...

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  • December 20, 2018
Do you remember me? I sat upon your knee I wrote to you with childhood fantasies   A grown-up lawyer now, I still have hope somehow, I'm not a child but my heart still can dream   So here's my lifelong wish, My lawyer’s Christmas list, Not for myself, but...

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  • December 7, 2018
It’s that time of year again.  The holiday season is upon us.  'Tis the season for host liability. Workplace holiday party season is in full swing. Employers, ensure your guests know that you will provide a safe way home. Those attending, know your...

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  • December 1, 2018
On November 27, 2018, changes to the Human Rights Code of B.C. received royal assent, giving them legal effect.  These changes were introduced earlier this month, when the British Columbia provincial government introduced Bill 50.   It largely adopts the recommendations...

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  • November 23, 2018
  • Injustice system court gavel hits person needing bail bond
Have you ever been upset at being wronged, but thought better of becoming a David, battling Goliath? Why battle a behemoth, when the proverbial deck seems stacked against you? Many lawyers are passionate about standing up for the rights of people who...

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  • November 18, 2018
Have you wondered what your rights are to attend to family responsibilities during working hours? Or, are you an employer wondering if you can say “no” to an employee who requests much time away from work to deal with family obligations? The...

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  • November 9, 2018
Last week, we looked at the 1992 Westray mine disaster, and the subsequent amendments to the Criminal Code regarding workplace safety. The intent underlying the Westray provisions was to facilitate prosecuting corporate criminal negligence for workplace disasters. One tragic case in which...

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  • November 3, 2018
It was one of the worst mining disasters in Canadian history, and it resulted in important changes to the Criminal Code relating to workplace safety. In happened in 1992. An explosion at Westray Mine’s underground coal mine in Nova Scotia killed...

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  • October 26, 2018
  • Halloween Pumpkin Display
WCB cases involve a unique standard of proof: the “as likely as not” standard. Under the Workers’ Compensation Act (B.C.), if the evidence supporting different findings on an issue is evenly weighted, the WCB must resolve that issue in a...

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