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Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Can I Refuse to Sign a New Contract of Employment in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Yes. You can refuse to sign a new employment contract. Learn your rights, what happens if you say no, and when severance…

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Employment Law February 19th, 2026

BC Public Service Layoffs: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Hundreds of full-time jobs are expected to be cut from the BC Public Service. Key details and resources for non-unionized staff.

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Employment Law February 19th, 2026

GM Investing $63M in Oshawa Assembly Plant for Next-Gen Truck Production

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the automaker's investment and key employment resources for non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Rogers Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Rogers has reportedly cut its IT workforce in 2026. Key details and comprehensive resources for non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean and Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2026

Bonus Pay in Canada: What Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

What is bonus pay in Canada? Learn how bonuses work, discretionary vs guaranteed bonuses, taxes on bonus, & what to do if…

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Car Accidents February 18th, 2026

2 Women Hospitalized After Dodge Ram, Hyundai Sedan Collide in Mississauga

By Sivan Tumarkin

Peel police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Disability/Personal Injury February 18th, 2026

“Cancer is Everywhere”: Former Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano on Diagnosis

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for cancer? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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A school bus in a ditch on Old Stage Road near Woodstock, Ont. on February 18, 2026. (Photo: Oxford OPP)
Car Accidents February 18th, 2026

4 Children Hospitalized After School Bus Crash Southeast of Woodstock

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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