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Amanda Kwan
Amanda is the accounting supervisor on our Finance Team. She is a team player, making herself available to her teammates, offering support when needed, and taking time to build open and honest communication pathways. Amanda has been in the accounting industry for over 10 years, working in legal, retail, and oil/mining sectors. During her tenure…
Read MoreEvan Mann
Evan is a billing coordinator on our Finance team. He is a team player committed to problem-solving and eliminating redundancy. Before joining MT+Co., Evan worked in a busy Real Estate group at a leading law firm in Vancouver, where he assisted the practice group leader in managing their practice. Evan is a clear and concise…
Read MoreAdria Bains
Adria is an accounting assistant on our Finance Team. She is a collaborative and supportive team member, working hard to create and improve existing systems to achieve higher efficiency and consistency. Adria has worked in the finance industry for ten years and in legal for five, gaining a plethora of experience in commercial and residential…
Read MoreFull Transparency: Answering Questions From Employers and Employees About BC’s Pay Transparency Act
The recent enactment of British Columbia’s Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) has piqued widespread interest from both employers and employees throughout British Columbia. The Act, which took effect on May 11, 2023, endeavors to address the documented gender-wage gap in B.C. by imposing certain restrictions and obligations on BC employers. Under the Act, employers are…
Read MoreProud Announcement – 5 MT+Co. Lawyers ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory!
Join us in celebrating Merle Alexander KC, Tamara Napoleon, and Rob Miller in the category of Indigenous Law and Jim Titerle in the category of Environmental Law. We are excited to announce that Tyson Lamarsh is ranked as a Leading Lawyer To Watch, a well-deserved accomplishment! Read more on Lexpert’s website.
Read MoreKelty McKerracher
Kelty is a lawyer in our Indigenous law group and a graduate of the JD/JID Joint Degree Program in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders. She is privileged to work with Indigenous peoples who are revitalizing their laws and governance structures and defining their path to self-determination. These clients need courageous thinkers ready to…
Read MoreA Sense of Urgency: The New Test for Want of Prosecution
Written by: Kelty McKerracher with contributions by Shannon Faleiro As a lawyer, maybe you have had that case hanging off the side of your desk – and weighing on your client’s mind – that just won’t go away. It’s the one where the plaintiff has done nothing for years and your client is apprehensive to…
Read MoreSecret Recordings: Legal Implications Explored
Introduction The recent Court of Appeal decision in Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 BCCA 373 (“Mercer”) cautions employees about making surreptitious/secret recordings in the workplace. While an employee may record situations that are necessary to expose an injustice such as workplace bullying, the courts discourage the practice because it can foster distrust in…
Read MoreCanada’s Highest Court Upholds Indigenous Jurisdiction
Written by: Nick Smith, Iain Thomas, and Kelty McKerracher. On February 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC” or the “Court”) released its decision Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5, ruling on the constitutionality of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis…
Read MoreEmployers, Take Caution with Just Cause
In the recent BC Supreme Court judgment of Lefebvre v. Gisborne Holdings Ltd., 2023 BCSC 2231 (“Lefebvre”), the Court reaffirmed the need for employers to exercise caution when considering just cause termination, once again highlighting its severity as a remedy for employee misconduct. Background In Lefebvre, the employee, Ms. Lefebvre, was hired by employer, Gisborne…
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