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Henshell v. BFN: Ontario Court Applies Baker to Preserve Termination Clause
Summary Earlier this year, we wrote about the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2026 ONCA 568, a case that signalled a more contextual approach to the interpretation of termination provisions. In Baker, the Court cautioned against examining isolated contractual language without the broader agreement and instead emphasized […]
Trouble on the Council: An External Investigation into Councillor Conduct
Summary The Divisional Court has provided further guidance in Noel v The Corporation of the City of Dryden on how an employer may appropriately use an external investigator’s report on workplace harassment. In this article, we review the Court’s decision on how such workplace investigation reports may be used to determine and apply corrective measures […]
Preparing for Change: What Bill C-39 Could Mean for Federal Employers
Summary On September 21, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy. Among its many proposed changes, Bill C-39 would significantly amend the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”), introducing substantial changes to collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and employment standards enforcement for federally regulated employers. On October 8, […]

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Filion Earns National and Regional Recognition in Best Law Firms® 2027

Filion is proud to receive two national rankings and five regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada. National Rankings Regional Tier 1 rankings Client and peer feedback helps inform these rankings, making this recognition especially meaningful to our team. Thank you to our clients for the confidence you […]

Chambers Canada Guide 2027 Recognizes the Firm and Three Partners

We’re pleased to share that Filion has once again been recognized in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide for Employment & Labour: We’re especially proud to celebrate three partners whose individual work has been recognized: Thank you to our clients for the trust they place in us, and to our colleagues for the care and skill […]

Best Lawyers® 2027: Jane Gooding Named Hamilton’s Lawyer of the Year for Labour and Employment Law

We are proud to congratulate Jane Gooding, who has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Labour and Employment Law in the Hamilton region by Best Lawyers®. This distinction reflects the high regard in which Jane is held by her peers and recognizes her exceptional skill, sound judgment, and commitment to helping employers navigate complex […]