Statement of Principles

As a law firm made up of licensees of the Law Society of Ontario, we have each adopted a personal Statement of Principles. Collectively, we confirm our belief in and commitment to the following overarching principles:

  • We recognize and support the Law Society in its commitment to inclusive legal workplaces in Ontario, a reduction of barriers created by racism, sexism, unconscious bias and discrimination and better representation of Indigenous and racialized licensees in the legal professions in all legal workplaces and at all levels of seniority;
  • We recognize and take seriously our special responsibility as members of the legal profession to protect the dignity of all individuals, and to respect and uphold human rights laws in force in Ontario;
  • We support a commitment to reconciliation for Indigenous peoples and acknowledge that we are collectively responsible to support improved relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Ontario and Canada; and
  • We are committed to our obligation to promote equality, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion generally and in our behaviour towards colleagues, employees, clients and the public.

We are committed to both the letter and spirit of human rights legislation.

Recent News

News/11 May 2023

"Appellate court ruling a reminder to check employment contracts"

Jeff Andrew comments on changes in employment contracts

In today's Legal Matters, Jeff Andrew discusses how some employment contracts signed years ago may no longer be valid, if an employee's duties, or the... Read More
News/23 February 2023

Stephen Moreau Interviewed by HR Reporter

Article focuses on 'real uncertainty' around terminations

Stephen Moreau was recently interviewed in an article in HR Reporter titled What ‘exceptional circumstances’ push reasonable notice past 24 months? Read More
News/13 February 2023

"No Clear Answers As To When Longer Notice Periods Are Required"

Stephen Moreau discusses notice periods with Legal Matters

In today's Legal Matters, Stephen Moreau discusses the continued uncertainty as to what constitutes “exceptional circumstances” that would require an ... Read More
News/8 February 2023

"Young Retail Workers Are Giving Union Popularity A Boost"

Jeff Andrew comments on predictions and trends of unions for 2023

In today's Legal Matters, Jeff Andrew discusses some predictions and trends for unions, with younger workers trending towards gig-economy roles, as we... Read More
News/18 January 2023

"The Challenges And Complexity Of Constructive Dismissal Law"

Stephen Moreau discusses constructive dismissal law with Legal Matters

In today's Legal Matters, Stephen Moreau discusses the law of constructive dismissal, which "is easy to state but hard to apply and understand in real... Read More
News/6 January 2023

Significant Decision for Employees: Court Certifies Unpaid Vacation and Public Holiday Pay Class Action Against RBC Dominion Securities

The class action was initiated by Cavalluzzo LLP

On December 29, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court certified a class proceeding against RBC Dominion Securities, which claims that this employer failed ... Read More