Duncan practises in labour and employment law. He provides advice to clients on dismissal procedures, dispute resolution, managing downsizing and other cost-saving exercises, employment litigation and corporate due diligence.
He advises on all aspects of employment-related documentation, as well as workers’ compensation, discrimination law, termination tax issues and the interpretation of employment contracts and policies.
He frequently provides training on employment law updates, including to civil court provincial judges.
Before joining BLG in 2007, he practised for several years in London, England, in the employment law department of the world’s largest law firm.
Duncan is fluent in English and French, and speaks some German. He is an avid runner, breaking a world record for the fastest linked marathon as a charitable fundraising initiative.
Duncan is a member of BLG’s National Board. He was appointed to the King's Counsel in 2024.
Duncan provides legal services through a Law Corporation.
Experience
- ADT Security Services Canada, Inc v Fluent Home Ltd., 2019 ONSC 2804. A
- ADT Security Services Canada Inc. v. Fluent Home Ltd., 2018 ONSC 3092.
- Garland Canada Inc v Shusheski, 2017 ABQB.
- Ahmed v. Alberta Health Services, 2015 ABQB 825.
- Sanders v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1082-14, March 17, 2015.
- Mallot v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1864, Nov 13, 2014.
- Workers’ Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2015-0383.
- Workers' Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2015-0297.
- Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta decision: Balsara v. Zellers Inc., 2013 AHRC 7.
- Worker’s Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2009-730: concerned the deductibility of premiums.
- Sanders v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1082-14, March 17, 2015.
- ADT Security Services Canada, Inc v Fluent Home Ltd., 2019 ONSC 2804. A
- ADT Security Services Canada Inc. v. Fluent Home Ltd., 2018 ONSC 3092.
- Garland Canada Inc v Shusheski, 2017 ABQB.
- Ahmed v. Alberta Health Services, 2015 ABQB 825.
- Sanders v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1082-14, March 17, 2015.
- Mallot v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1864, Nov 13, 2014.
- Workers’ Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2015-0383.
- Workers' Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2015-0297.
- Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta decision: Balsara v. Zellers Inc., 2013 AHRC 7.
- Worker’s Compensation Board Appeals Commission, Decision Number 2009-730: concerned the deductibility of premiums.
- Sanders v. A-G of Canada, Federal Court T-1082-14, March 17, 2015.
