Non-Competition Covenenants

February 6, 2012

RBC Dominion Securities Inc. v. Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.

Can employees be sued successfully when they go to work for the competition?  In some cases, the answer is yes, even the employees do not have […]
February 6, 2013

Restrictive Covenant Void – Ontario Court of Appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed once again that restrictive covenants are subject to careful judicial scrutiny, and will often be struck out.  According to […]
September 17, 2013

Non-Competition Agreements Enforceable When Commercial: SCC

When will Canadian courts enforce non-competition agreements?  The latest Supreme Court of Canada decision in Payette v. Guay Inc. confirms that, in a commercial context, even […]
October 11, 2013

Signing an Employment Contract in Canada? Points to Consider.

Congratulations!  You have made it through the interview process and have now  been given an employment contract.  The contract may contain terms that significantly alter your […]