Tagged: occupational health and safety

by Stephen Fulford · Jan 22 , 2024

R v Greater Sudbury: Belt and Brace Yourself for this Decision

In R v Greater Sudbury (City) 2023 SCC 28, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) decided the “belt and braces” theory for workplace safety warrants treating project owners as employers...

Tags: occupational health and safety regulatory offences

Administrative Law

by Judy Hemming · Oct 23 , 2014

Workplace Safety Is Paramount: Dionne v Commission scolaire des Patriotes

A pregnant woman should not have to choose between her health (or the health of her fetus) and work, the Supreme Court of Canada declared in Dionne v Commission scolaire des...

Tags: employment law Judicial review occupational health and safety