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The federal government provides guidance on essential services and functions in a COVID-19 environment

On April 3, the Government of Ontario updated its list of essential services and directed additional businesses to close by promulgating regulations under subsection 7.0.2. (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

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Saskatchewan government’s do-over: another version of essential services legislation proposed

Bill 183, The Saskatchewan Employment (Essential Services) Amendment Act, 2015, proposes a new Part VII in the Employment Act, entitled Essential Services. The Bill is currently in third reading.

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SCC constitutionalizes the right to strike for unionized employees

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned its own precedent and found that the right to strike was protected under the Charter.

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