When public law disputes occur, parties on either side need an ally that combines a fluent understanding of government processes with expert advocacy skills. We meet that challenge.
Clients in both the public and private sectors – including corporations, government agencies, professional associations, municipalities and post-secondary institutions – rely on our team to guide them through complex policy and regulatory frameworks and develop strategies for resolving the toughest disputes.
Drawing on our expansive knowledge of the public-private interface, we advocate on matters ranging from provincial and federal regulatory compliance to challenges against legislative or government decisions, and from contractual disputes involving Crown corporations to constitutional and Charter rights litigation.
Our expertise spans a wide range of industries intersecting the public-private spheres, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, education, utilities, gaming, alcoholic beverages, land use and transportation. We leverage our proficiency in corporate law, environment, labour, real estate and pensions to offer comprehensive and integrated solutions.
Whatever the forum – be it a judicial review proceeding, a regulatory hearing, an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada – and whatever the issue, we work with you as a team to mitigate financial risk, preserve your business operations and protect your interests each step of the way.
Acting on a pro bono basis for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association as intervener before the Supreme Court of Canada in John Howard Society of Saskatchewan v. Saskatchewan (Attorney General), a constitutional challenge of certain provisions applicable to the adjudication of disciplinary offences in Saskatchewan correctional facilities.
Acting for the plaintiff Association for the rights of household and farm workers in seeking authorization to institute (certification) a class action that would challenge the constitutionality of “closed” work permits issued by the government of Canada, which restrict the ability of migrant workers to change employers and makes them vulnerable to several forms of exploitation, abuse, and human and labour rights violations, and to seek compensation on behalf of these migrants.
