This hybrid seminar will provide a practical overview of key differences in Canadian workplace law, with a comparative perspective for French employers and employees operating or working in Canada.

The session will address the following topics:

• Work-based social security coverages: less coverage at lower cost

• More powerful, less political unions

• Greater flexibility in hours of work, but high overtime costs

• Greater freedom to terminate employment, often at a high cost

• Limited ability to prevent departing employees from competing

The seminar is designed for CCICW members, CCIT members, and interested non-members seeking to better understand the Canadian legal framework governing employment relationships.

Agenda & Logistics

• 7:30 AM – Welcome coffee and pastries (courtesy of Terra Breads)

• 8:00–9:30 AM – Seminar

• 9:30 AM onward – Networking (in person)

In-person: Gowling WLG Offices, 2300–550 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Online: Live virtual attendance option available

Speakers

• J. Geoffrey Howard, Founder, Howard Employment Law

• Gaelle Le Breton, Employment Partner, Gowling WLG Paris

• Franck Palomba, Managing Director, Zodiac Hurricane Technologies