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Carl Cunningham

Partner

Co-Head of Employment Services Practice

Co-Head of Employment Services Practice |

T: 416.777.4847

Toronto

Cunningham Carl
 
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T: 416.777.4847


Toronto

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Carl Cunningham provides strategic employment advice to management (including the on-boarding and separation of C-Suite executives) and frequently provides advice regarding the transfer of employees in complex corporate transactions.

Carl's practice includes advising both federally and provincially regulated employers regarding all aspects of employment law. Carl assists employers in establishing the employment relationship, such as drafting and negotiating employment contracts, change of control agreements and workplace policies, and complying with applicable legislation, such as employment standards, health and safety and the Human Rights Code. He also provides strategic advice to clients on issues that arise during the course of the employment relationship, such as managing absenteeism, use of independent contractors, accommodating injured workers, administering discipline and responding to allegations of workplace harassment. In the event that the employment relationship ends, Carl provides employers with guidance on cost effective ways to structure termination packages and headcount reductions.

In addition to providing employers with strategic advice, Carl also represents employers in a broad range of employment disputes. He frequently attends mediations and appears in the Superior Court of Justice on wrongful dismissal litigation and claims relating to breach of post-employment obligations, including moving for and responding to injunctions. Carl also represents employers at labour- and employment-related tribunals, including the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Canada Industrial Relations Board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, boards of arbitration, and Coroner's Inquests.

Carl also advises on employee privacy law issues.

Carl is recognized as one of Canada's "Leading Lawyers under 40" in the 2014 edition of Lexpert's annual Rising Stars awards.

Education

University of Windsor, BA, 1996, with honours University of Windsor, LLB, 1999 

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2001

Recent Experience

Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC and Kissner Group Holdings, as Canadian counsel, in their US$3.2-billion agreement to acquire K+S Aktiengesellschaft's North and South American salt business, including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt.
Cenovus Energy Inc., in its $23.6-billion acquisition of Husky Energy Inc.
Devon Canada Corporation and Devon Canada Crude Marketing Corporation, in their approx. $3.8-billion sale of substantially all of their assets to Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
Kissner Group Holdings LP, completed its acquisition of NSC Minerals Ltd., a market-leading provider of salt products in Western Canada and the North Central United States, from an investor group led by Altas Partners.
S.i. Systems Ltd., in its acquisition by Quad C Partners.
Longview Aviation Capital Corp., in its acquisition of the Dash 8 program from Bombardier Inc.
Klondex Mines Ltd., in its US$462-million acquisition by Hecla Mining Company pursuant to a Plan of Arrangement.
Havilah Mining Corporation, in its US$52-million spin-out from Klondex Mines Ltd. including a concurrent equity subscription by Hecla Mining Company pursuant to a Plan of Arrangement.
First Majestic, completes its US$320-million acquisition of Primero Mining and enters into new stream agreement at San Dimas Mine.
The Government of Bermuda, as Chief Legal Advisor, in the redevelopment and 30 year operation of Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport.
Tervita Corporation, in completing a $3.6-billion recapitalization transaction under the CBCA.
Kissner Holdings LP, in its $400,000,000 notes offering and related refinancing transactions.
Stantec Inc. (NYSE, TSX: STN) in its $1.25-billion credit facilities to finance, in part, the successful acquisition of MWH Global, Inc. for approximately US$793 million.
Acal PLC, a UK-based company and a leading international supplier of customised electronics to industry, in its acquisition of Plitron Manufacturing Inc., a Toronto-based designer and manufacturer of custom toroidal transformers for transportation, medical and industrial applications.
Waste Connections, Inc. on an approximately $13-billion merger with Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Romarco Minerals Inc., in its acquisition by OceanaGold Corporation pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $856 million on a fully-diluted in the money basis.
Precision Castparts Corp., in its acquisition of Noranco Inc. from MidOcean Partners and PSP Investments for US$560 million.
Crocodile Gold Corp., (TSX) in its combination with Newmarket Gold Inc. (TSXV) pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $185 million.
Metalmark Capital, in the acquisition of Kissner Milling Company Limited and Kissner Group Inc. by an investor group led by Metalmark Capital and including Silvertree, a joint venture between Silverhawk Capital Partners and Demetree Salt, LLC, and the Kissner management team.
Premier Gold Mines Limited, a Canadian-based mineral exploration company, in its proposed 50/50 partnership with Centerra Gold Inc. for the joint ownership and development of Premier's Trans-Canada Property including the Hardrock Gold Project located in the Geraldton-Beardmore Greenstone Belt in Ontario.
Wheels Group, Inc., in its corporate reorganization and subsequent acquisition by Radiant Logistics Inc. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $100 million.
Canadian counsel to Regal Beloit Corporation, in the US$1.44-billion world-wide acquisition of the Power Transmission Solutions business of Emerson Electric Co.
Parkland Fuel Corporation, North America's fastest growing distributor and marketer of fuels and lubricants, in its proposed $378 million purchase of assets of Pioneer Energy.
VimpelCom Ltd., in its sale process and disposition of their debt and equity interests in the Globalive group of companies in Canada, including Globalive Wireless Management Corp. (WIND Mobile), including the forgiveness or sale of approximately $2 billion of debt owed by WIND Mobile and the sale of their equity interests in WIND Mobile for approximately $130 million.
Darling International Inc., in its acquisition of all the assets of Rothsay, a division of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., for approximately $645 million.
Synacor, Inc., in its acquisition of Carbyn.
Glencore International, in its acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Viterra for approximately $6.1 billion by way of a plan of arrangement and the sale of certain assets of Viterra to each of Agrium and Richardson International for aggregate proceeds of approximately $2.6 billion.
The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of the Liqui-Box Corporation from DuPont.
Meridian Credit Union, in its merger with Desjardins Credit Union to create Ontario's largest credit union with 263,000 members and $8 billion in assets under management.
Burntsand Inc., (a TSX listed issuer) in its amalgamation with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Opentext Corporation.
Riverstone Holdings LLC, in their agreement to acquire Gibson Energy Holdings, Inc. from Hunting Plc for a purchase price of $1.25 billion and related financing.
One Equity Partners and Systagenix Wound Management, as Canadian counsel, in the purchase of Ethicon, Inc.'s, (a Johnson & Johnson company), Professional Wound Care business. 
Icera Inc., as Canadian counsel, in its acquisition of Sirific Wireless.
Castek Software Inc., in the acquisition of interests by a controlling shareholder.
Health Care Property Investors Inc., in its $1.4-billion offer to acquire all of the outstanding units of Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment Trust.

Recent Recognition

Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada
Recognized as a Corporate lawyer to watch
Lexperts Rising Stars Leading Lawyers Under 40
Recognized as one of Canada's leading 40 lawyers under 40
The Legal 500 Canada
Recommended, Labour and Employment

Insights, News & Events

Blog

Ontario Employers Need to Review their Employment Agreements—the Waksdale Decision is Here to Stay

January 20, 2021
       

Articles

Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain Language of Plan to the Contrary

December 2020
       
2020
Oct
27
       

Event

2020 Virtual Employment Symposium

Announcements

Bennett Jones Acts for Cenovus in $23.6-billion Combination with Husky

October 27, 2020
       

Blog

Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain Language of Plan to the Contrary

October 13, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Advises on $3.2-Billion Agreement to Acquire K+S Americas Salt Business, Including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt

October 05, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 Screening Now Required for Access to Ontario Workplace

October 01, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Extends the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Delays Layoffs under the ESA until January 2, 2021

September 15, 2020
       

Blog

Employment Terms that are "Harsh and Oppressive" Require Additional Notice

July 29, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Proposed Extension until December 19, 2020 and Redesign

July 20, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Employers Face Sweeping Implications for the Enforceability of Termination Clauses

June 23, 2020
       

Blog

Working From Home During a Pandemic—The Expense Conundrum

June 19, 2020
       

Blog

More COVID-19 Relief for Employers: The Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility

May 22, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Extension to August 29, 2020, and Expanded Eligibility Requirements

May 19, 2020
       

Blog

Best Practices for Returning to Work and Operating a Business During COVID-19: An Employer's Guide to Reopening Physical Workplaces

May 11, 2020
       
2020
Apr
30
       

Event

Employee Relations and Reputation Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part One

Speaking Engagements

Employee Relations and Reputation Management Webinar Series

April 30, 2020
       

Blog

Applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Open on April 27, 2020

April 24, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 Relief for Employers: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is Approved

April 13, 2020
       

Blog

The Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Takes Another Turn

April 09, 2020
       

Blog

An Alternative to Layoffs—Federal Work Sharing Program Provides Potential Respite from COVID-19 Wage Crunch

April 07, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Government Issues an Updated List of Essential Workplaces and Services During COVID-19 Emergency

April 04, 2020
       

Blog

Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

April 02, 2020
       

Blog

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit for Individuals Impacted by COVID-19—New Details Announced

April 02, 2020
       

Blog

An Overview of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in Respect of COVID-19 Employment Disruptions

March 26, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario's Essential Workplaces Under the COVID-19 Emergency Order: Practical Information for Assessing Employer Obligations

March 25, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Orders Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces

March 23, 2020
       

Blog

Employer's Guide to COVID-19—Managing Issues of Pay

March 19, 2020
       

Blog

An Employer's Guide to Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 13, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Top-Tier in The Legal 500

November 18, 2019
       

Blog

Bill 66—More Changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000

December 10, 2018
       

Blog

Bill 47 Implements Significant Changes to Ontario Employment Standards Legislation

December 04, 2018
       

In the News

Carl Cunningham in Benefits Canada on LTD Benefits

August 23, 2018
       

Blog

Increased Scrutiny of Worker Misclassification in Ontario

March 20, 2018
       

Blog

New “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Provisions in Ontario Limit Ability to Vary Employees’ Pay Based on Employment Status

January 16, 2018
       

Blog

Raising the Bottom Line: Bill 148 Changes to Employee Compensation in Ontario

January 02, 2018
       

Blog

Ontario Employers Take Note: Major Changes to Ontario’s Statutory Leaves of Absence Are Already Underway

December 06, 2017
       

Blog

Courts Will Not Sever Defective Termination Provisions

October 25, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Major Changes Are on the Horizon for Ontario Employers—Are You Ready?

October 04, 2017
       

Blog

Supreme Court Upholds Termination for Breach of Drug and Alcohol Policy

June 28, 2017
       

Guides

Public Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada

May 2017
       

Updates

2017 Federal Budget: Update for Employers

April 06, 2017
       

Blog

On Strict Terms: Wording of Termination Provision Not What the Employer Does Determines Enforceability

February 28, 2017
       

Blog

Plain Language in Bonus Plan Prevails: No Employment, No Vesting, No Bonus

January 10, 2017
       

Bennett Jones Academy Events

Bennett Jones Academy Series: Employment Services Update: What's New and What Employers Need to Know

November 15, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

2016 Bennett Jones Employment Symposium

October 26, 2016
       

Blog

Federally Regulated Employers Need Just Cause to Terminate Non-Union Employees

July 18, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

Canadian Cannabis Business Conference

May 26-27, 2016
       

Articles

Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed.

April 06, 2016
       

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