unjust dismissal

Wilson v Atomic Energy: More Than Unjust Dismissals

Much has already been written in regards to the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) in Wilson v Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, 2016 SCC 29 [Wilson]. It may seem surprising that it took thirty years to settle on Parliament’s intent in introducing the 1978 amendment to the Canada Labour Code, RSC […]

"Persistent Discord" and the Standard of Review in Dismissal Cases: Wilson v Atomic Energy

In Wilson v Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, 2015 FCA 17 [Wilson], released January 22, 2015, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) dismissed an appeal relating to a dismissal from employment under the Canada Labour Code, RSC 1985, c L-2 [CLA]. This judgment covers a broad range of administrative law issues, clarifying the permissibility of dismissal without […]