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Our Expertise

At Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP/s.r.l., we have chosen to limit our practice to specific areas. With over 125 combined years of experience, we provide unions, employees, complainants and public interest organizations with expert representation in the areas of law that matter most to you. Our legal and practical advice is solidly rooted in the law but recognizes the practical realities facing our clients. We would be more than pleased to use our skills and experience to your advantage in our areas of practice.

Labour Law

 
Our lawyers regularly present grievances on behalf of unions and employee associations on all matters arising from the interpretation or application of collective agreements.

Human Rights

 
Our firm regularly provides advice and representation to unions, organizations and individuals involved in human rights, pay equity, or employment equity matters.

Judicial Review and Appellate Advocacy

Our firm routinely provides representation to unions, individuals, and organizations who seek to attack or set aside actions taken by the government or tribunals

Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal

Our firm represents individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, employment standards claims, employee benefits and executive compensation.

Disability Benefits

 
Our firm provides assistance to individuals applying for Long-Term Disability Benefits and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, as well as representations before appeal tribunals.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Our firm provides advice and representation to individuals, unions and organizations respecting the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter.

Health and Safety / WSIB

 
Our firm provides advice and representation in matters concerning workers’ compensation and health and safety. This includes appearances before appeal tribunals.

Pensions and Retirement Benefits

Our firm provides advice and representation to individual employees and unions on matters such as retirement and disability pensions.

Professional Discipline

 
We regularly defend professionals who are the subject of complaints to their governing body, notably in the health care and education sectors.

Access to Information and Privacy

Our firm assists clients with their own research projects and can provide guidance and representation throughout the process, including complaints and court applications, to maximize results and reduce delays.

Whistleblower Protection

 
Our firm provides advice and advocacy to employees before, during, and after the whistle is “blown.” We provide guidance as to the scope of permissible disclosure and the procedural steps that are necessary before “going public.”

Advocacy Training

 
We have extensive experience in developing and presenting courses designed to teach advocacy skills to union representatives, at both basic and more advanced levels.