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  • The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 218: Emily Laidlaw and Taylor Owen on Saving the Online Harms Act

    The Online Harms Act or Bill C-63 was introduced last February after years of false starts, public consultations, and debates. Months later, the bill appears to be stalled in the House of Commons and has yet to make it to committee for further study. Some view that as a win, given their criticism of the...

  • Black olives recalled in Quebec because of glass pieces

    Shafer-Haggart Ltd. is recalling Success brand Sliced Black Olives because of pieces of glass in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the product was distributed in Quebec, Canada.  Recalled product: Success – Sliced Black Olives Consumers, hotels, restaurants and institutions should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. (To...

  • Canadian officials conclude investigation into outbreak traced to Silk, Great Value products

    Inspectors in Canada have wrapped up their investigation into a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Silk and Walmart’s Great Value plant-based beverages. The outbreak sickened 20 and killed three.  “The investigation was not able to confirm the primary source of the contamination within the establishment, which is not uncommon with investigations regarding pasteurized...

  • Bulging lids leads to sauerkraut recall in Canada

    Dollarama is recalling Cordova brand Sauerkraut because of bulging lids. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), consumers should never use food from cans that are leaking, bulging, or badly dented; cracked jars or jars with loose or...

  • Haribo Tangfastics recalled in Canada because of wood in product

    Concord Sales is recalling Haribo brand Tangfastics (Gummy Candies) because of pieces of wood in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Recalled product: Haribo – Tangfastic (Gummy Candies) Consumers and retailers should not use,...

  • Italian fresh cheese recalled in Canada because of E.coli

    CTS Foods is recalling Dal Molise brand Burratina (soft Italian fresh cheese with creamy center) because of generic E. coli. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, Canada. About E. coli infectionsAnyone who has consumed any recalled products and developed symptoms of E. coli...

  • Couscous recalled in Canada because of insects

    AGT Clic Foods Inc. is recalling Clic brand Jerusalem Couscous because of the presence of insects. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Recalled products: Clic – Jerusalem Couscous Clic – Jerusalem Couscous Clic – Jerusalem Couscous Consumers and retailers should not...

  • The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 217: David Fraser on the Privacy Implications of the Federal Court of Appeal’s Facebook Ruling

    It has been many years since the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal captured headlines. The services at the heart of the case no longer exist, but the legal case in Canada continues to march on. Last month, the Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision that had largely sided with Facebook. In...

  • Understanding Miscarriage Leave Entitlements Across Canada

    According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 15-25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Yet, many employers do not have a plan in place for supporting employees who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths or pregnancy loss. Miscarriage can be a devastating experience both physically and emotionally, and providing support and resources to employees during such...

  • Food safety investigation into Listeria in frozen waffles and pancakes leads to expanded recall

    Treehouse Foods has updated its Oct. 21 recall of various brands of frozen waffles and pancakes to include additional products. The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was expanded after additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. According...

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