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08/21/2026

From boardroom discussions to community events, our 2026 Summer Students made the most of their time at TDS. As summer comes to an end, they’ll be returning to school this fall.

Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions over the past few months. It’s been a pleasure having you on the team. We wish you the best of luck in the coming school year! 👏

Terminating a foreign worker involves more than simply complying with applicable employment-related legislation, such as...
08/20/2026

Terminating a foreign worker involves more than simply complying with applicable employment-related legislation, such as employment standards and human rights legislation, and the common law. Employers must also consider their obligations under Canada’s immigration laws.
Failure to comply can result in significant financial penalties, inspections and restrictions on hiring foreign workers in the future.

In their latest article, Jennifer Ervick McRae, Scott Hoeppner, Katie Leung, Kali Faingold and summer student Minseo Kim highlight five key considerations for employers when terminating foreign workers in Canada.

Key Highlights:
• Preparing for a Compliance Inspection
• Maintaining Records for at Least Six Years
• Understanding Financial Obligations Upon Termination
• Understanding Potential Liability in a Wrongful Dismissal Claim
• Understanding the Consequences of Non-Compliance

📖 Find the full article at tdslaw.com/resources


Terminating a foreign worker involves more than simply complying with applicable employment-related legislation, such as employment standards and human rights legislation, and the common law. Employers must also consider their obligations under Canada’s immigration laws.

Failure to comply can result in significant financial penalties, inspections and restrictions on hiring foreign workers in the future.

In this article, TDS lawyers Jennifer Ervick McRae, Scott Hoeppner, Katie Leung, Kali Faingold and summer student Minseo Kim highlight five key considerations for employers when terminating foreign workers in Canada.

Read the article: https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/employing-foreign-workers-in-canada/

Employers must ensure compliance with both employment and immigration requirements throughout the employment relationshi...
08/14/2026

Employers must ensure compliance with both employment and immigration requirements throughout the employment relationship when employing a temporary foreign worker.

Failing to monitor work authorization, maintain proper records or comply with program requirements can expose employers to significant financial penalties, inspections and restrictions on hiring foreign workers in the future.

In this article, TDS lawyers Jennifer McRae, Scott Hoeppner, Katie Leung and Kali Faingold, along with summer student Minseo Kim, highlight five key considerations employers should keep in mind when employing foreign workers.

Read the article: https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/employing-foreign-workers-in-canada/

Business succession isn't a problem you solve once and move on from.Who takes over, and on what terms?For more than two ...
08/10/2026

Business succession isn't a problem you solve once and move on from.
Who takes over, and on what terms?

For more than two decades, TDS lawyer Leilani Kagan has helped Manitoba families and business owners navigate these questions. From intergenerational transfers and succession planning to ownership transitions, she helps clients make informed decisions about the future of what they've built.

Leilani will be moderating Case Study: Someone Has Offered to Buy Your Company – Now What? at the Business Transitions Forum Winnipeg on October 21, where she will join fellow professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with business transitions.

Learn more: https://businesstransitionsforum.com/winnipeg/

Use code LKAGAN20 to receive 20% off registration (not valid on group tickets).

Matt joins the firm as an Associate in our Winnipeg office, where he practises in the areas of civil litigation and alte...
08/07/2026

Matt joins the firm as an Associate in our Winnipeg office, where he practises in the areas of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Before joining TDS, Matt spent seven years as a Crown Attorney, gaining extensive advocacy experience appearing before all levels of court in Manitoba. We are excited to have him as part of our litigation team and look forward to the experience and perspective he brings to our clients and the firm.

Learn more about Matt and his practice: https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/matt-dueck/

Congratulations to TDS lawyer John Stefaniuk, K.C. on his recognition in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2026, highl...
08/06/2026

Congratulations to TDS lawyer John Stefaniuk, K.C. on his recognition in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2026, highlighting leading Canadian practitioners in the energy sector. 👏

This continued recognition reflects John’s extensive experience advising clients on environmental and sustainable development, environmental, social and governance (ESG), natural resources and energy, and property development matters. His practice includes environmental licensing, Indigenous consultation, real estate development, and regulatory compliance.

Read more: https://www.tdslaw.com/news/tds-lawyer-recognized-in-lexpert-special-edition-energy-2026

What is the difference between a protection order and a peace bond?While both are designed to help protect individuals f...
08/03/2026

What is the difference between a protection order and a peace bond?

While both are designed to help protect individuals from harm, they serve different legal purposes and involve different application processes.

In this article, TDS lawyers Neil Steen and Stefan Leicht provide an overview of protection orders, Family Law Act orders and peace bonds in Manitoba, including when each may be appropriate, how they are obtained and the steps involved in setting aside a protection order.

Read the article: https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/guide-to-protection-orders-and-peace-bonds/

The Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) is accepting applications, with funding of up to $50,000 available t...
07/23/2026

The Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) is accepting applications, with funding of up to $50,000 available to help eligible Indigenous organizations protect and advance Indigenous intellectual property, knowledge and cultural expressions.

⚠️ Applications are due by August 26 on or before 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).

To learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and funding opportunities, read the article by TDS lawyers Silvia de Sousa and Shoshanna Paul: https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canadas-ised-indigenous-intellectual-property-program/

TDS lawyers Stefan Drew, Christina Vieira Olfert, Leah Suderman, Noah Soenen and Abhinav Dhingra provided strategic lega...
07/21/2026

TDS lawyers Stefan Drew, Christina Vieira Olfert, Leah Suderman, Noah Soenen and Abhinav Dhingra provided strategic legal advice to Futuremark Development Inc. throughout its commercial property acquisitions, including transaction structuring, financing, due diligence, negotiation and closing.

The acquisitions included commercial properties located at 1707 Dugald Road, 630 Kernaghan Avenue, 1700 Ellice Avenue, 585 Century Street and 1271 Sargent Avenue, with the most recent transaction closing on May 11, 2026.

Read the full transaction here: https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/futuremark-commercial-property-acquisitions/

Hiring a foreign worker in Canada can help employers fill critical roles, but it also involves important employment and ...
07/13/2026

Hiring a foreign worker in Canada can help employers fill critical roles, but it also involves important employment and immigration considerations.

In our latest article by Jennifer McRae, Scott Hoeppner, Katie Leung and Kali Faingold, they outline five key considerations for employers to keep in mind before recruiting, contracting, and onboarding foreign workers.

Read the full article: https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/hiring-foreign-workers-in-canada-5-key-pre-employment-considerations

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