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When can a Saskatchewan court strike a party’s pleading for failing to attend mandatory mediation?In Carpere Development...
10/14/2026

When can a Saskatchewan court strike a party’s pleading for failing to attend mandatory mediation?

In Carpere Development Corp. v Donkers and 488 Farm Corp., 2026 SKKB 173, the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan established a two-part test for determining when a party’s pleading may be struck under The King’s Bench Act for failing to attend mandatory mediation.

The Court's decision provides new guidance on how Saskatchewan courts may approach non-attendance at mandatory mediation.

McDougall Gauley LLP’s civil and commercial litigation teams have experience with all parts of the civil and commercial litigation process including mandatory mediation obligations under the KBA and alternative dispute resolution processes in litigation.

Read the full article to learn more: https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/insights/when-can-court-strike-partys-pleading-its-failure-attend-mandatory-mediation-saskatchewan

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the Lexpert® Special...
10/07/2026

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the Lexpert® Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring 2026.

Michael Milani, K.C., Ian Sutherland, K.C., Craig Frith, and Paul E. Fedoroff are among the lawyers recognized in this edition, which profiles leading practitioners in corporate restructuring, insolvency, and related areas.

The recognition reflects the depth of experience across McDougall Gauley’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, which provides counsel on complex insolvency and restructuring matters, from debt enforcement and financial distress to commercial transactions and related litigation.

Congratulations to Michael, Ian, Craig, and Paul on this recognition.

Read more: https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/news/mcdougall-gauley-llp-lawyers-named-lexpert-special-edition-insolvency-and-restructuring-2026

Saskatchewan is increasing enforcement of legislation governing the recruitment, hiring, and employment of foreign worke...
10/01/2026

Saskatchewan is increasing enforcement of legislation governing the recruitment, hiring, and employment of foreign workers.

Recent enforcement activity has included allegations involving prohibited employment-related fees, misleading or false information, misrepresentation of employment opportunities, and taking unfair advantage of foreign nationals. In August 2026, Saskatchewan also announced its first conviction under its foreign worker protection legislation.

The province’s current Immigration Services Act introduces additional employer obligations and significantly increases the potential consequences for non-compliance, with maximum penalties of $750,000 for individuals and $1.25 million for corporations.

Employers that recruit or employ foreign workers should be mindful of ongoing scrutiny of recruitment practices, employment agreements, communications, work schedules, wages, record-keeping, and compliance with provincial workplace legislation.

Read the full article for an overview of the recent enforcement activity and its implications for Saskatchewan employers:
https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/insights/saskatchewan-continues-enforcement-efforts-under-foreign-worker-protection-legislation

Lauren J. Wihak, K.C. has built a practice focused on administrative and public law, civil litigation, and appeals. She ...
09/25/2026

Lauren J. Wihak, K.C. has built a practice focused on administrative and public law, civil litigation, and appeals. She is a bilingual litigator and has appeared before courts and tribunals across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

For 2027, Lauren has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Administrative and Public Law by Best Lawyers. She has been recognized in the category since 2025.

Lauren clerked at both the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan and the Supreme Court of Canada and has extensive experience in appellate advocacy. She also teaches Appellate Advocacy and Principles at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, where she has taught since 2018, and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2024.

Congratulations, Lauren!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/lauren-wihak

McDougall Gauley LLP is honoured to be recognized in the Chambers Canada Guide 2027, with the firm receiving a Band 1 ra...
09/24/2026

McDougall Gauley LLP is honoured to be recognized in the Chambers Canada Guide 2027, with the firm receiving a Band 1 ranking for General Business Law.

Thirteen McDougall Gauley lawyers have also been recognized across Corporate/Commercial, Employment & Labour, and Litigation: General Commercial.

Congratulations to all of the lawyers recognized in this year’s guide!

See the full list of recognized lawyers and their individual rankings: https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/news/mcdougall-gauley-llp-lawyers-recognized-chambers-canada-guide-2027

Dion E. Tchorzewski has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law for 2027 by Best Lawyers, recognizing his wor...
09/23/2026

Dion E. Tchorzewski has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law for 2027 by Best Lawyers, recognizing his work in commercial real estate development and business law.

As a partner in McDougall Gauley’s Regina office, Dion’s practice also includes corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and secured lending. He works closely with business clients to develop practical legal solutions and also assists individuals with residential real estate transactions.

Dion brings international experience to his practice, having worked at a large law firm and as general counsel to a multinational retailing and franchising company in Kuwait. He has also served on the board of directors of Information Services Corporation.

Congratulations, Dion!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/dion-tchorzewski

From helping entrepreneurs establish their businesses to guiding established companies through financing, mergers and ac...
09/21/2026

From helping entrepreneurs establish their businesses to guiding established companies through financing, mergers and acquisitions and securities matters, William (Bill) A. Nickel has built a practice spanning the full corporate and commercial lifecycle.

Bill has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate Law for 2027. This follows previous “Lawyer of the Year” honours in Corporate Governance Practice in 2026, Mergers and Acquisitions in 2022 and 2024, and Securities Law in 2013 and 2017.

Recognized by Best Lawyers for Securities Law since 2012, Bill advises Saskatchewan-based and extra-provincially registered companies on everything from raising capital and corporate restructuring to governance and continuous disclosure obligations.

Congratulations, Bill!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/william-nickel

As chair of McDougall Gauley’s Insurance Law Team, Heather J. Laing, K.C. focuses exclusively on insurance law and litig...
09/18/2026

As chair of McDougall Gauley’s Insurance Law Team, Heather J. Laing, K.C. focuses exclusively on insurance law and litigation, with extensive experience defending complex and large loss claims involving property damage, construction and professional liability.

Heather has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Insurance Law for 2027, adding to previous honours in the category in 2017, 2023 and 2025. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Insurance Law since 2015 and for Corporate and Commercial Litigation since 2020.

Her experience and leadership in litigation have also earned recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honour she received in 2024.

Congratulations, Heather!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/heather-laing

With a practice spanning Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Lindsay M. Jone...
09/16/2026

With a practice spanning Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Lindsay M. Jones brings broad corporate-commercial experience to helping clients navigate both major transactions and the day-to-day issues of running a business.

Lindsay has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate Governance Practice by Best Lawyers, marking her first “Lawyer of the Year” recognition. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021.

Her experience includes business and corporate matters, banking and finance, real estate and development, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning and trusts. She works with a wide range of clients, from start-up businesses and professionals to international corporations.

Congratulations, Lindsay!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/lindsay-jones

Recognized by Best Lawyers Lawyers since 2021, Craig Frith is a litigation partner, chair of McDougall Gauley’s Insolven...
09/14/2026

Recognized by Best Lawyers Lawyers since 2021, Craig Frith is a litigation partner, chair of McDougall Gauley’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Team, and a member of the firm’s Board of Executive Partners.

For 2027, Craig has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate and Commercial Litigation. He was previously recognized with the same honour in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law in 2025.

Craig’s practice spans insolvency and restructuring, commercial and construction litigation, and insurance defence. He regularly represents financial institutions, Licensed Insolvency Trustees, financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders in complex proceedings.

Congratulations, Craig!

https://www.mcdougallgauley.com/people/craig-frith

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