Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (SCC, FCA)

On July 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (‘SCC’) rendered its judgement in Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. In Wilson, the Federal Court of Appeal (‘FCA’) had previously held that a proper reading of the Canada Labour Code allows for the dismissal of federally regulated employees without just cause. The employee appealed, and Wilson became the first time the SCC addressed this issue. The SCC overruled the FCA’s decision and held that federally regulated employers cannot terminate employees without just cause. This case was named one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2016. Fasken Martineau acted for the interveners FETCO (Federally Regulated Employers — Transportation and Communications), and the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, with a team led by Christopher Pigott. To read more on the decision click here (PDF – English Only).