American business is prevalent in Canada. U.S. companies engaged in businesses ranging from manufacturing, to retail, to energy production are active across Canada. U.S. based companies, in turn, sell more goods to Canada than to all of the countries in the European Economic Community combined.
Whether doing business "on site" in Canada or selling product and services into Canada, U.S. employers benefit from understanding the differences in Canada's labor laws
This webinar approaches Canada's laws related to union organizing and collective bargaining from a U.S., frame of reference. The goal is to explain what is different in the following areas:
The webinar will be of benefit to U.S. practitioners who have responsibility for operations in Canada whether their employees are presently not represented by a union or involved in a collective bargaining relationship.
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Prerequisite: No prerequisites requiredLevel: Basic
Delivery Method: Group-Internet
Advanced Preparation: None requiredRecommended CPE Credit: 1.5
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Douglas G. Gilbert is a senior partner in Heenan Blaikie's Toronto office
Mr. Gilbert's practice includes advocacy and advisory work on behalf of employers in the federal and provincial sectors. He represents employers before administrative tribunals including the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, boards of arbitration, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, and human rights tribunals. He also serves as spokesperson in collective bargaining on behalf of his clients, and represents employers in civil proceedings for wrongful dismissal.
Mr. Gilbert represents business organizations in their efforts to shape labour policy. He has assisted employer organizations in their representations to reform Ontario's Labour Relations Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the industrial relations provisions of the Canada Labour Code.
Mr. Gilbert is a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and a Fellow of The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. Mr. Gilbert is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, Labor Relations Special Expertise Committee. Mr. Gilbert is Co-Chair of the International Practice Group on Labour and Restructuring of Ius Laboris, an international alliance of over 40 of the world's leading labour law firms.
Mr. Gilbert has received the highest rating AV® under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system. He is recognized as a leading practitioner in the field of management labour and employment law in Chambers Global, The International Who's Who of Management Labour & Employment Lawyers, Who's Who Legal: Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Cross Border Labour and Employment Benefits Handbook, Expert Guides to Leading Labour & Employment Lawyers and the Practical Law Company's Which Lawyer ranking.