Posts by Emma Powell
Emily Savage Recognized as Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40
Join us in celebrating Emily Savage and her well-deserved recognition as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40! Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 honours lawyers selected from firms, in-house departments, and other practices across Canada. Lawyers are nominated, and a shortlist is forwarded to an advisory panel comprised of leaders and…
Read More“No Notes!”: New Rules Regarding Employee Sick Leave in BC
Effective November 12, 2025, new rules limit when employers can ask for a doctor’s note as proof of illness or injury. Sick Leave in BC After an employee has been employed for 90 consecutive days, they are entitled to take up to five days of paid leave and three days of unpaid leave for personal…
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Originally known as Orange Shirt Day, September 30th is a day that honours the children and families irrevocably impacted by Residential Schools in Canada. On this day, we acknowledge survivors, their families, and communities, as well as those who never made it home. Every Child Matters! Find a list of educational…
Read More17 MT+Co. Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers Canada 2026
We are excited to announce that eight lawyers are recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Brian Vick is recognized in the areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions. David Allardice is recognized in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions and Natural Resources Law. Joelle Walker is recognized in the areas…
Read MoreBringing Order to Title: How the Cowichan Decision Treats Indigenous Oral History and Legal Orders
October 2025 Update The City of Richmond filed an appeal of the Cowichan Nation decision in September 2025, and the Province of British Columbia has indicated their intention to follow suit. The Musqueam Indian Band and Tsawwassen First Nation have also filed appeals. Recently, around 125 Richmond homeowners received an alarming letter from Richmond Mayor…
Read MoreNo Harm? Still a Foul: BC Court of Appeal Ups Privacy Stakes
Written by: Myles Brown, Nathan Jones, and Sara Sebti In Insurance Corporation of British Columbia v. Ari, 2025 BCCA 131, the British Columbia Court of Appeal set an important precedent regarding damages for privacy breaches under the Privacy Act. The Court confirmed that when someone’s privacy is seriously and deliberately violated, they can receive more…
Read MoreHow to Personally Serve First Nations: Clarification on How to Successfully Serve Legal Documents
Written by: Michaela Pomponio and Rielle Gobbett The William Decision In the B.C. Supreme Court decision of William v. Lake Babine Indian Band, 1999 CanLII 6121 (“William”), the Court set aside a default judgment against Lake Babine Indian Band on the basis that the Nation was not appropriately informed of legal proceedings against it. The…
Read MoreWage Hikes and Legal Spikes: What Employers Need to Know About Minimum Wage
Written by Connor Levy and Clayton Bragg On June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s general minimum wage rose from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, marking a 2.6% increase. This adjustment is based on the Province’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), in accordance with recent amendments to the B.C. Employment Standards Regulation. What’s changed? The annual CPI-based wage…
Read MoreNo Duty of Honest Performance in Pre-Contract Negotiations
Authors: Myles Brown, Nathan Jones, and Jaime Hills The British Columbia Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) recently clarified the nature of the duty of honest performance in pre-contract negotiations. The duty creates expectations for the way parties in contractual relationships conduct themselves, but apparently not for parties who are negotiating a contract. This is consistent with…
Read MoreMT+Co. Named ‘Aboriginal Law Litigation Firm of the Year’ for Second Year in a Row
We are proud to announce MT+Co. has been named ‘Aboriginal Law Litigation Firm of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation Canada for the second year in a row! The Benchmark Canada awards recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators and firms for their work over the last 12 months. The research for the awards is conducted through…
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