Ghazvini v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Decided: 2026-10-29. Docket: COA-25-CV-1469. Citation: 2026 ONCA 766 (CanLII). Labour and employment — Termination clauses — Canada Labour Code compliance — Whether “for cause” definition exceeded “just cause” under Canada Labour Code, ss. 229.1, 230(1) — For Cause Provision denied notice, severance, or other damages whatsoever — Minimum employment standards breach rendered clause unenforceable — Common law reasonable notice available — Appeal dismissed | Procedure — Appeals — Standard of appellate interference — Whether Waksdale v. Swegon analytic approach applies under the Canada Labour Code — Termination provisions read as a whole, not severed — Unenforceability of for cause provision rendered Termination Provision unenforceable in its entirety — Compliance with Legislation clause insuf