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Federal Sector Year in Review

Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group Webinar
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Overview

In our annual federal sector update, we will be joined by Derrick Hynes, President & CEO of FETCO, to discuss the year that has been and what lies ahead, including:

  • Sweeping changes to Part I of the Canada Labour Code contemplated by Bill C-39
  • New “equal treatment” protections for part-time and temporary employees
  • The forthcoming ban on non-competes
  • Anticipated new French language obligations for private sector employers
  • Key caselaw updates, including regarding Part II of the Code, the new ban on replacement workers and terminations in the federal sector

Audience

In-house legal counsel (broadly), human resources professionals, senior leadership, legal directors/teams

Agenda

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET Webinar and Q&A
  • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ABT
  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PCT

Cost

This webinar is complimentary.

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Materials and Webinar Recording: If you are unable to attend the event but wish to receive the materials and webinar recording, please click the "Materials and Webinar Recording" option at the bottom of this page.

1.5Hours Available Via Webinar
This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).

This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours with the Law Society of Ontario.

This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled "Federal Sector Year in Review - November 17, 2026”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.

A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.

For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.

Guest Speaker

Speakers

  • Christopher Pigott, Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5475, [email protected]
  • Emilie Paquin-Holmested, Partner | Co-Leader, Labour, Employment & Human Rights, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5111, [email protected]
  • Jackie VanDerMeulen, Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5402, [email protected]
Christopher Pigott Toronto Lawyer Christopher Pigott Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5475
Emilie Paquin-Holmested Avocate/Associate Montréal Emilie Paquin-Holmested Partner | Co-Leader, Labour, Employment & Human Rights Montréal, QC +1 514 397 5111
Jackie VanDerMeulen Toronto Lawyer Jackie VanDerMeulen Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5402

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