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  • Adjusting for Inflation: Human Rights Tribunal Increases Damage Awards

    Summary A recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) decision highlights the Tribunal’s continued reliance on its past decisions to determine appropriate damages awards in human rights claims, while also signalling an evolving approach to damages. In particular, the Tribunal’s decision in McConnell v. Hibbert, 2026 HRTO 579 (“McConnell”), demonstrates how inflation could push […]

  • Ontario Proposes Substantive Changes to School Board Governance and Collective Bargaining

    UPDATE: As of May 7th, 2026, the Ontario Government passed Bill 101, the Putting Students First Act, 2026, introducing significant changes to the governance, oversight, and labour relations framework applicable to school boards across the province. Below is a summary of the most impactful changes introduced in the legislations. Originally Published: April 16th, 2026 Summary […]

  • Bill 97 Introduces Major Changes to Privacy Legislation

    Summary On April 24, 2026, Bill 97, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures) (“Bill 97”) received Royal Assent and was passed into law. Among other things, Bill 97 amends the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “FIPPA”) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “MFIPPA”) with […]

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Recognized as a Tier 1 Firm in Labour and Employment Law in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada by Best Lawyers

We are proud to share that Filion is ranked Tier 1 in Labour and Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Law and Education Law, and our success is shared across multiple offices, highlighting our expertise and collaborative strength. This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.

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Announcing Summer Students – Class of 2026

We are thrilled to announce that a talented group of summer students will be joining Filion in 2026! Our Toronto office will welcome Kaitlyn Cherry and Michael Zhao, both from Western University, along with Yena Kim from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Meanwhile, our Hamilton office is excited to host Kareena Braich from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.

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The Globe and Mail Names the Firm One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment Law for 2026

We are proud to share that Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP has once again been recognized among Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law firms in Canada are held in the highest esteem by their colleagues. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.

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