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.
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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R. v. J. Cote and Son Excavating Ltd., 2025 BCSC 2540, a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, serves as a stark reminder that workplace safety failures can give rise to criminal liability for employers. In this decision, an employer was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2026
· 2 min readEarlier today, the Ontario government announced that the general minimum wage will increase to $17.95 per hour (previously $17.60 per hour) effective October 1, 2026. This minimum wage rate is one of the highest in Canada and applies to most provincially regulated employees.
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Bill C‑15: Key Developments for Employers
· 2 min readBill C 15 is officially law—and if you’re a federally regulated or public sector employer, there are a few changes you’ll want to take note of. George Vuicic breaks down what has changed and provides practical takeaways in our latest article.
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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.
Human Resources Legislative Update
Federal Minimum Wage to Increase April 1, 2026
· 1 min readThe federal government has announced that, effective April 1, 2026, the federal minimum wage will increase from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour in response to inflation.
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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.
Human Resources Legislative Update
Could Family Day and Victoria Day become optional shopping days across Ontario? Hicks Morley’s Rhonda B. Levy outlines what Ontario’s proposal to allow retail businesses to open may mean for municipalities and retail businesses.
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A recent BCLRB decision clarifies how age 65 LTD cut offs can still qualify as “bona fide” under human rights legislation. Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto break down the decision and what this could mean for employers.
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario has launched Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry. This timely analysis from Nadine Zacks helps employers understand the registry’s scope, purpose, and limits within Ontario’s existing health and safety framework.