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NEWS:

SOS-CBEF supports the Commissioner of Official Language’s legal recourse against CBC/Radio-Canada

On August 10, 2010, the Commissioner of Official Languages filed an application in Federal Court to challenge cuts to French language programming in the Windsor area.  Local community organization SOS-CBEF announced that its members will be asking to be added as a party to the legal proceedings.  Read the full details in our media release.


Bill 168 came into effect on June 15, 2010

Click on the following link to view an update outlining implications and strategies to help you in this process: Bill 168 Update


Canwest Group Representation

Full details on CANWEST Newspaper former employee claims representation and responses to frequently asked questions. (Updated August 18, 2010)

Link to the CANWEST Claims Representation Portal.

Nortel Group Representation

Link to the Nortel Claims Representation page for more information. (Updated August 30, 2010)

View the most current FAQ regarding offers of employment from Genband - April 23, 2010

  

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:


Janice Payne - Law Society's 11th Annual Employment Law Summit
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
"Calculating Damages for Variable Compensation"

Bill Cole - Pre-Conference Workshop presented by Lancaster House and the University of Toronto
Interest Arbitration, Med/Arb and Final Offer Selection: Making them work effectively
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West

 

 

John Peart

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John Peart
Lawyer
Nelligan O'Brien Payne



Cottage Trusts - What are they and why have them?

How can you not like a cottage?  With sun shimmering on the water, people swimming, boats going by and maybe a loon calling.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to make sure this scene and place is maintained forever for your children and grandchildren?

Creating a cottage trust to own your cottage is one easier way to get closer to forever.

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