Goldblatt Partners LLP
@gpllp.bsky.social
Labour & Employment law • Human rights • Civil litigation • Indigenous rights • Class actions • Pension law • Criminal defence • Posts are not legal advice
https://goldblattpartners.com/ Toronto • Ottawa
https://goldblattpartners.com/ Toronto • Ottawa
We have partnered with Ecojustice to represent 4 young Canadians who allege the CPP is failing to protect their pensions from climate risk.
💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
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Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We have partnered with Ecojustice to represent 4 young Canadians who allege the CPP is failing to protect their pensions from climate risk.
We are delighted to that Jen Quito has joined our firm as the new Director of Legal Talent! bit.ly/4mSrQvF
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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October 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We are delighted to that Jen Quito has joined our firm as the new Director of Legal Talent! bit.ly/4mSrQvF
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
Tickets: thisispique.com/tickets
September 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
Tickets: thisispique.com/tickets
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
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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August 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
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...
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...
June 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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...
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...
Applications are due by the end of this week - don't miss out on this great position!
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:
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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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June 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Applications are due by the end of this week - don't miss out on this great position!
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
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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June 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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
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/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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-...
goldblattpartners.com/careers/law-...
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.
goldblattpartners.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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-...
goldblattpartners.com/careers/law-...
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
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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June 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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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.
“If the government really means to protect labour rights, they should put it in the bill,” said OFL Pres @waltonmomof2.bsky.social.
May 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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.
“If the government really means to protect labour rights, they should put it in the bill,” said OFL Pres @waltonmomof2.bsky.social.
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/...
April 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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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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
More: bit.ly/42sbMto
April 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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
More: bit.ly/42sbMto
"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
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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March 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"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
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!
March 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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!
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
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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February 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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
👉 “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...
www.thestar.com/business/4-1...
$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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January 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
👉 “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...
www.thestar.com/business/4-1...
Just a coincidence, everyone, nothing to see here.🙄
So workers organize a union at Amazon in Quebec, and Amazon decides to close. This has echoes of Walmart in 2005. #canlab
Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union | CBC News
A company spokesperson said Amazon will outsource deliveries to smaller contractors. The spokesperson insisted that the decision was tied to cost savings — not the recent unionization of about 200 emp...
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just a coincidence, everyone, nothing to see here.🙄
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...
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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January 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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...
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.
🎧🎙 Episode 6 of Season 4 of Charter: A Course podcast is now available!
With special guests, UofT Law's Professor John Borrows & Jessica Orkin of Goldblatt Partners LLP.
Listen to this episode wherever you stream your podcasts OR find it on our website here: aspercentre.ca/charter-a-co...
With special guests, UofT Law's Professor John Borrows & Jessica Orkin of Goldblatt Partners LLP.
Listen to this episode wherever you stream your podcasts OR find it on our website here: aspercentre.ca/charter-a-co...
January 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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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
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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January 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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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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”
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www.oba.org/Sections/Cla...
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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January 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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...
www.oba.org/Sections/Cla...
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.
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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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January 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
bit.ly/3PzXSy2
📢 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
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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January 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📢 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
📢 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
#StudentRecruitment #LawStudents #OttawaLaw
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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January 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
📢 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
#StudentRecruitment #LawStudents #OttawaLaw