If you are a temporary resident in Canada, such as a visitor, student, or worker, you may want to extend your stay or change the conditions of your stay. However, you need to be aware of the difference between restoration of status and extension of status, as they have different eligibility requirements, different implication for…
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British Columbia recently passed the Pay Transparency Act, a legislation that aims to promote pay equity and pay transparency in the workplace. As a background to this piece of legislation the BC Government had previously reported that, women in British Columbia earn 87 cents for every dollar earned by men, and the gap is even…
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An agricultural worker observing lettuce on a planting bed The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) has now launched the Recognized Employers Program (REP) for Canadian employers in primary agriculture. REP is a three-year pilot program for employers in primary agriculture which offers a streamlined approach for employers who regularly employ and fill positions for in-demand…
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When an immigration officer decides on an immigration application and communicates the decision to the applicant, the general principle is that the immigration officer is functus officio, and any review of that decision will be to a higher body charged with the responsibility of reviewing the decision of the immigration officer. The legal doctrine of…
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The Canadian Business Corporation Act (CBCA) is a foundational piece of legislation governing and regulating federally incorporated corporations in Canada. The Act was recently amended by the passing of Bill C-42 which received Royal Assent on November 2, 2023. It represents a significant step toward improving corporate governance in Canada with its primary objective being…
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Bill S – 211 introduced in March 2023 and passed on May 11, 2023, as Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act is a new legislation that aims to address the issues of forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains. It marks an important milestone in Canada’s commitment…
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In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) regulates employment relations for provincially regulated workplaces. The ESA set out the applicable rules regarding notice periods, payments in lieu of notice, compensation, and working conditions for British Columbia regulated businesses. The ESA also provides rules that regulate the termination of employment contracts. The ESA excludes certain…
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Federally regulated employees or employees who work with a federally regulated employer are protected under the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) which has strict procedures for making a complaint against what would be considered an unjust dismissal. A separate regime of rules and legislation governs federal workers and public servants. Under the Code, an employee…
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If you have incorporated a business in British Columbia, you may be wondering what your obligations are after the incorporation process is completed. Incorporating a business is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing responsibility that requires you to comply with various laws and regulations that govern your business activities. Corporations also carries an…
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Incorporating a business in Canada is a significant milestone for entrepreneurs however, beyond the initial incorporation process, business owners must navigate a series of ongoing obligations to ensure compliance with the law and maintain the integrity of their corporations. Under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), federally incorporated businesses in Canada are subject to specific…