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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This article, by Desmond Cole in The Breach, discusses the Newell v Ontario class action being led by Jamie Shilton and Tina Yang of Goldblatt Partners LLP together with Caitlin Leach, Laura Clerk and James Sayce of Koskie Minsky LLP. breachmedia.ca/black-prison...
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Black prisoners are assigned harsher living conditions in Ontario jails—thanks to AI ⋆ The Breach
Ontario jails are using a program that claims it can predict prisoners’ behaviour, disproportionately putting Black prisoners in higher-security facilities
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Read Kirk Makin’s beautiful obituary and tribute to Marlys Edwardh’s extraordinary life and career in yesterday's The Globe and Mail: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Marlys Edwardh, pioneering lawyer, helped turn wrongful convictions and make systemic changes
The litigation and civil rights lawyer dedicated her life to defending those who needed it most
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Our class action on behalf of migrant farmworkers has been certified! Find out more at the link below. goldblattpartners.com/news-events/...
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Migrant farmworker class action certified! | Goldblatt Partners LLP
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified our class action against Canada on behalf of migrant farmworkers.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season from all of us here at GPLLP.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We have partnered with Ecojustice to represent 4 young Canadians who allege the CPP is failing to protect their pensions from climate risk.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
We are delighted to that Jen Quito has joined our firm as the new Director of Legal Talent! bit.ly/4mSrQvF
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We have a new Director of Legal Talent! | Goldblatt Partners LLP
We are thrilled to welcome Jen Quito, our new Director of Legal Talent, to the firm.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
On Sept 27th, we are co-hosting with Pique, Ottawa’s boundary-pushing arts festival & collective, the Ottawa premiere of the documentary film Union, followed by a panel titled Labour, Care & Collective Power in the Cultural Sector. More info: thisispique.com/union Tickets: thisispique.com/tickets
Photo of a striker carrying the placards, Honk 4 Unions and Unions Now. The image also contains the text "UNION a film by Brett Story & Steve Maing, Arts Court, Ottawa, Sept 27, 2025"
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decides that UR Pride, a LGBTQ group in Regina, can proceed with its legal challenge to the government's pronoun law even though the province invoked the notwithstanding clause when creating the law: bit.ly/46V6IR6
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Appeal court rules litigation of Sask. pronoun policy can continue | CBC News
The decision hinged on whether the court has jurisdiction to issue a declaration that a law violates sections of the Charter despite the invocation of the notwithstanding clause.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The Notwithstanding Clause: Hero of Villain? Does the notwithstanding clause safeguard our rights or override them? Karin Galldin weighs in with Warda Shazadi Meighen and Peter Biro on Sabreena Delhon's Group Chat: www.samaracentre.ca/articles/epi...
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The Notwithstanding Clause: Hero or Villain?
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Applications are due by the end of this week - don't miss out on this great position!
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The Toronto Star reports on our class action against the government of Ontario for the unlawful mass strip search, systematic assault and collective punishment against an entire unit of inmates in December 2023: bit.ly/4lbDZLK
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Ontario government facing lawsuits from inmates over ‘unconscionable conduct’ by Maplehurst jail guards
The lawsuits mark a widening fallout from the violent incident, which has already compromised dozens of criminal prosecutions.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Ella Bedard, staff lawyer at the Workers' Action Centre, says wage theft is a major problem in Ontario. "There needs to be consequences for employers who don't pay, that aren't just slapping more fines on top of money owed." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News
Toronto businessman Anchuan Jiang and his companies owe more than a million dollars in unpaid wages and fines for not paying wages. Employment lawyers say the province needs new enforcement tools to s...
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Law Students: We will be hiring an articling student to work in our Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Rights practice for the 2026-2027 articling term. Find out how to apply here: goldblattpartners.com/careers/law-...
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Articling in the Aboriginal Law Practice Group | Goldblatt Partners LLP
Goldblatt Partners LLP now offers an articling position in our Aboriginal Law practice group, based in Toronto.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The CBC and the Toronto Star are reporting on our new lawsuit on behalf of Afghan-Canadian language and cultural advisors who were employed by the Department of National Defence during the war in Afghanistan. Find out more here: bit.ly/4dZPjbm
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Afghan-Canadian combat advisers launch discrimination suit against Department of National Defence | Goldblatt Partners LLP
Read about our lawsuit on behalf of former Afghan-Canadian Language and Cultural Advisors against the Department of National Defence.
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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Labour leaders are sounding the alarm on Ford’s Bill 5, warning it opens the door to lawless “Special Economic Zones” where worker protections could be stripped away. “If the government really means to protect labour rights, they should put it in the bill,” said OFL Pres @waltonmomof2.bsky.social.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Are you a lawyer interested in working in an Indigenous rights and Aboriginal law practice? This may be the position for you! goldblattpartners.com/news-events/...
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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
In a time when tariffs and global uncertainty have many rallying around a “Buy Canadian” message, we’re reminding everyone: it’s not just where it’s made, it’s how it’s made. By buying Canadian union-made, you’re backing good jobs, fair wages, and safe working conditions. More: bit.ly/42sbMto
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
"The place to negotiate is at the table, not in the legislature". Nice win for our clients in NB - The new government will repeal legislation that aimed to overrule collective agreements and force five unions into a shared-risk pension plan. bit.ly/4kNgd9t
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Liberal government moves to repeal PC legislation forcing unions into new pension plan | CBC News
The New Brunswick government is ending a two-year fight with CUPE and repealing legislation that would have forced five unions into a shared-risk pension plan.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Big win in the Supreme Court today. The SCC dismissed the Ford government's election finance law, finding it was unconstitutional. Background here: bit.ly/41LJ9Hd. A short news report on today's decision is here: bit.ly/4hgEhOO. Congratulations to all involved, and to our team!
Four robed lawyers smile for the camera in the lobby of the Supreme Court of Canada
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Our Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights practice group is looking for an associate with 2 to 5 years of experience. If you are looking for a new challenge, this might be the position for you! bit.ly/3OC0nz4
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Our Aboriginal Law Group is Hiring! | Goldblatt Partners LLP
Our Toronto office is looking to expand our Aboriginal law practice. We are looking for a lawyers with two to five years of experience.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
👉 “These fines are reactive, not proactive,” Chris Ramsaroop said. “They’re not addressing what the core issues are to ensure that workers have labour protections.” www.thestar.com/business/4-1...
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$4.1 million fines for violations of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program a ‘drop in the bucket’
Experts argue the penalties are too small to effectively address widespread abuses and deter future violations.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Just a coincidence, everyone, nothing to see here.🙄
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board will consider whether the exclusion of inmates from federal labour law violates their constitutional rights under the Charter's s. 2(d) guarantee of freedom of association. ottawacitizen.com/news/federal...
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Inmates working in prisons want to be treated like public servants
The inmates who work inside federal prison cafeterias, kitchens and laundry rooms want the right to unionize like other public servants.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Check out the Asper Centre's podcast on the Charter - The most recent episode features our own Jessica Orkin in the Practice Corner, who talks about the practical realities of bringing a claim under s. 35 of the Charter, which recognizes and affirms Aboriginal rights.
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
For @thetyee.ca, I list all the ways Trump's complaints about trade with Canada are factually wrong and economically illiterate. Then I show 3 ways Canada subsidizes the US in trade (not the other way around): thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... #cdnecon #canlab /2
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Trump Is Wrong. The US Does Not Subsidize Canada | The Tyee
In fact, it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense.
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Louis Century @louiscentury.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Great article by @gpllp.bsky.social articling student Nina Patti in the OBA class action bulletin this month — “Ensuring ‘Justice is Not Blocked by Provincial Borders’: The Supreme Court’s Resounding Endorsement of National Class Actions in Sanis Health” www.oba.org/Sections/Cla...
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Ensuring “Justice is Not Blocked by Provincial Borders”: The Supreme Court’s Resounding Endorsement of National Class Actions in Sanis Health
In Sanis Health, 2024 SCC 40, the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of B.C.’s “multi-Crown class action” legislation, giving the green light to the opioid health care cost recovery lawsuit...
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
The Globe and Mail talks to Tina Yang and Josh Mandryk about the certification of the Pizza Nova class action, which alleges that franchisees across Ontario misclassified delivery drivers in order to avoid employment standards protections. bit.ly/3PzXSy2
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Pizza Nova delivery drivers allege chain, franchisees paid as little as $6 per hour in $150-million class-action lawsuit
The newly certified claim argues the Ontario company and its franchisees ‘were party to a conspiracy’ to avoid paying minimum wage and other entitlements
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
📢 Étudian.t.e.s en droit : Intéressé.e. par le monde du droit du travail côté syndical? La date limite pour les demandes d’admission au programme d’étudiant.e.s. d’été 2025 à notre bureau d’Ottawa est le 16 janvier 2025. Trouvez plus d’informations et un lien à viLawPortal ici : bit.ly/2M6qxYJ
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Summer Students - Goldblatt Partners LLP
Interested in a progressive law practice? Here is everything prospective summer students need to know about applying to Goldblatt Partners.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
📢 Law students: Interested in working in union-side labour law? Summer Student applications for 2025 for our Ottawa office close this Thursday (January 16, 2025). Find more information and a link to the viLawPortal here: bit.ly/2M6qxYJ #StudentRecruitment #LawStudents #OttawaLaw
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Summer Students - Goldblatt Partners LLP
Interested in a progressive law practice? Here is everything prospective summer students need to know about applying to Goldblatt Partners.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
In light of the recent postal workers' forced return to work, Economist @jimbostanford.bsky.social explains how the power to go on strike is fundamental to higher wages, fairer wage distribution, and more consumer spending power for the economy. #cndpoli www.thestar.com/business/opi...
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Jim Stanford: Yes, strikes are frustrating. But the economic costs of not going on strike are higher
Spparent labour “peace,” does not automatically signify economic well-being. Instead, it can indicate deep problems in how the economy operates.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Great overview from @dtcochrane.bsky.social for Canadian Dimension on the misuse of productivity arguments to batter down workers' legitimate demands for a better deal: canadiandimension.com/articles/vie... #canlab
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Setting the record straight on Canada’s ‘productivity crisis’
Economists like to fashion themselves as the “adults in the room.” However, their notion that incomes are determined by productivity is naïve. It ignores the role of power in the determination of dist...
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
This is good news: “We will now have, for the first time, a commission that will have as its sole task to investigate claims of wrongful conviction" - bit.ly/3DqJvcM
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Ottawa passes ‘David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law’ to help wrongfully convicted people clear their names
The federal government’s bill, which received royal assent on Tuesday, is named in honour of a mother and son who fought tirelessly for the wrongfully convicted.
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Law Times doesn't appear to be here yet, but it recently published a profile of one of our partners and the very cool work he's been doing at the intersection of labour, refugee, and migrant issues. Check it out here bit.ly/3DkqHMd
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Louis Century talks working at the intersection of labour, refugee, and migrant issues
A partner at Goldblatt Partners LLP, Century has a high-profile – and high-impact – track record
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Goldblatt Partners LLP @gpllp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Hello Bluesky! We are happy to be here and excited to see so many of our friends from the legal community and trade union movement. Hopefully this place will continue to grow.
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