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$5 Million Message to Employers: Ontario Court Enforces Anti-Reprisal Provisions from the Ontario Securities Act in Landmark Ruling
In a recent case from the Ontario Superior Court, McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc., 2025 ONSC 5226, the former CEO of Global Growth Assets (“Global”) was awarded $5.4 million in damages resulting from his termination after raising concerns about the company’s compliance with Ontario securities law.
Ontario to Expand the Definition of Workplace Harassment to include Virtual Spaces
In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act outlines Employers’ legal obligations to ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace. The OHSA (the “Act”) requires employers covered by the Act to prepare and regularly review policies regarding workplace harassment.
Romantic Saga at RBC Results in $50 Million Lawsuit
RBC’s former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RBC, Nadine Ahn, filed a lawsuit against the Bank after she was terminated for cause. The Bank accused her of having an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate (Mr. Ken Mason) and abusing her position to promote him and substantially increase his compensation. Mr. Mason was also fired.
Ontario Court Orders Employee Complaints to be Produced Unredacted
The case of Jarvis v The Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2023 ONSC 3853 has upheld that where documents are incorporated by reference in a pleading, they must be unredacted unless the redaction is permitted by the court. This means names of complainants, other employees mentioned, and other private information may be revealed….
Bad Faith Damages for Employer Misconduct
In Rutledge v Markhaven Inc., 2022 ONSC 3183, the Ontario Superior Court reiterated the importance of employers acting in a good faith manner when conducting investigations. In this case Justice Dow awarded the plaintiff, Laura Rutledge, $50,000 in bad faith damages…..
