The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld an arbitrator’s decision finding that the UCCMS may, in certain circumstances, be applied retroactively to historical allegations of misconduct. This decision is an important reminder that safe sport obligations may extend to conduct that occurred before the UCCMS came into force.
Insights
Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.
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FTR Now
Two World Cup-related decisions offer practical reminders for employers: major sporting events may influence disputes, but they do not change the legal tests that apply.
FTR Now
In our latest FTR Now Hicks Morley’s Victoria McCorkindale outlines significant changes for private sector organizations proposed in Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act.
Federal Post
On April 15, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that it had tabled draft regulations under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act (Act). Although the draft regulations have not yet been publicly released, the Government published a Description of the Proposed Regulations, which forms the basis of this summary.
Safe Sport
Canada’s Future of Sport Commission has released its final report – laying out 98 Calls to Action—ranging from immediate safe sport and governance expectations to longer-term structural reform. For organizations that fund, oversee, or deliver sport programs, the recommendations could signal higher compliance and audit readiness requirements. Frank Cesario, Kayley Leon and Brittany Bates review the key takeaways and practical steps you can take now.
FTR Now
Highlights of the 2026 Ontario Budget
· 10 min readOntario’s 2026 Budget — A Plan to Protect Ontario — is here, and employers, HR teams, and pension plan administrators will want to pay attention. Read our take on what Ontario employers need to know.
FTR Now
EI update for employers! Temporary relief measures introduced in response to U.S. tariffs are now extended to October 10, 2026. Read our FTR Now to learn more.
FTR Now
The federal government has launched a new Worker Retention Grant that can boost Work Sharing income replacement benefits from 55% to up to approximately 70%. Andrew Easto breaks down what you need to know about eligibility, funding supports, and the potential upside for employers.
Safe Sport
How far should sanctions go? In this article, Brittany Bates, Frank Cesario and Kayley Leon examine a recent decision of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada that addresses the proportionality of sanctions in cases involving sexual maltreatment of a minor and highlight practical takeaways for sport organizations navigating safe sport policies and disciplinary frameworks.
FTR Now
Our annual Year in Review is here. In this article, Lesley Campbell, Ryan Freeman, Amanda Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, and Owais Hashmi outline the most influential labour and employment decisions of 2025 and highlight two upcoming rulings that employers can expect to plan for the year ahead