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The Cannabis Act Passes Final Hurdle and Legalization Date Announced

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] On June 18, 2018 the Senate passed a finalized version of Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act (the “Act”). The Act will become law upon receiving royal assent, which is expected to occur this week. In a press conference on June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the […]

Provincial Elections: Employers’ Responsibilities

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3584″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Ontarians will return to the polls to elect a provincial government.  Pursuant to the Ontario Election Act (the “Act”), every employee that is eligible to vote is entitled to three consecutive hours while polls are open on election day in order to cast their vote.