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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s Employment and Labour Department delivers clear, practical and results-oriented legal advice on all aspects of employment and labour law. They offer strong, effective representation where workplace disputes arise and valuable insight into the best way to establish and implement realistic and reliable employment and labour practices. Osler partners with a broad range of companies, from small- and medium-sized to global entities, and have worked closely with clients in most industries and understand the business and legal issues that are unique to different business sectors.

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Employment & Labour - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt operates a well-respected employment and labour team in Toronto supported by an impressive practice in Calgary. The firm is frequently called upon to advise national and international companies across various industry sectors such as retail, finance and mining. Its specific areas of expertise within employment and labour include executive compensation, workplace investigations and workplace restructurings. The Osler team also advises clients on retention arrangements, privacy law and terminations. It is further noted for its regular assistance with employment issues arising from acquisitions, compensation matters and sensitive executive hiring and severance issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt provided employment and labour advice to Chevron related to its USD6.5 billion sale to Canadian Natural Resources of its 20% interest in the Athabasca Oil Sans Project and 70% interest in the Kaybob Duvernay Shale Gas Project, as well as other oil sands and petroleum and natural gas rights in Alberta.

Strengths

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  • The team really tailors their response to what the company needs and is really good at client building.

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  • Osler has a national presence and a diverse bench of subject matter experts.

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  • The team is renowned for delivering thorough, business-minded advice that not only addresses immediate legal needs but also aligns with clients' long-term goals.

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