# Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP: Winnipeg, Manitoba leading full\-service law firm > Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP has long been recognized as a leading full\-service law firm in Winnipeg and Manitoba\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home Page](https://www.tdslaw.com/) - [Awards \& Recognition](https://www.tdslaw.com/awards-recognition/) - [Advocacy, Litigation, Insolvency and Dispute Resolution](https://www.tdslaw.com/litigation/) - [Online Payment](https://www.tdslaw.com/payment/) - [Intake Form](https://www.tdslaw.com/intake-form/) ## Case and Transactions - [High\-Value Commercial Acquisitions for Futuremark Development Inc\.](https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/futuremark-commercial-property-acquisitions/) - [Supporting Humanitix's Canadian Charitable Registration](https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/supporting-humanitixs-canadian-charitable-registration/) - [TDS Lawyers advise Allmar Inc\. in securing a major investment by SeaFort Capital and Roynat Equity Partners](https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/tds-lawyers-advise-allmar-inc-in-securing-a-major-investment-by-seafort-capital-and-roynat-equity-partners/): Doug, Nicholas, Leo, Bryan, and Abhinav advised Allmar Inc\. shareholders on the sale of a majority stake to SeaFort Capital and Roynat Equity Partners\. - [TDS Advises Focus Equities on CentrePort Canada Rail\-Served Industrial Development](https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/tds-advises-focus-equities-on-centreport-canada-rail-served-industrial-development/) - [Sale of Vector Construction Group](https://www.tdslaw.com/case-and-transaction/sale-of-vector-construction-group/): Winnipeg\-based Vector Construction Group of Companies has been acquired by Structural Group, Inc\. \(SGI\), strengthening SGI’s presence across North America\. TDS advised Vector Construction and its shareholders throughout the transaction, providing full\-service legal support across corporate, M\&A, IP, real estate, labour, financial services, and tax law\. ## Publications - [Legal Guidance for Canada’s Market Diversification Program](https://www.tdslaw.com/publications/legal-guidance-for-canadas-market-diversification-program/) - [Canada–U\.S\. Tariffs: Business Resources \& Support Hub](https://www.tdslaw.com/publications/canada-u-s-tariffs-business-resources-support-hub/) - [A Primer on Expropriation: Are You Missing Elements of Compensation?](https://www.tdslaw.com/publications/a-primer-on-expropriation/) - [Guide to Doing Business in Canada: Manitoba](https://www.tdslaw.com/guide-to-doing-business-in-canada/) - [Data Protection and Privacy 2021 \(Canada\)](https://www.tdslaw.com/publications/data-protection-and-privacy-2021-canada/) ## Resources - [Hiring Foreign Workers in Canada: 5 Key Pre\-Employment Considerations](https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/hiring-foreign-workers-in-canada-5-key-pre-employment-considerations): Hiring a foreign worker in Canada can help employers fill important roles, but it also requires cautious planning\. Before making an offer, employers should stay informed about the legal and practical issues that can arise during recruitment, contracting, and onboarding of foreign workers\. Taking the appropriate steps early on can reduce potential legal complications and help the hiring process proceed smoothly\. Below are five key tips for employers to keep in mind\. TDS is a full\-service law firm; we have a team of lawyers with experience in both employment and immigration law to guide you and your company in ensuring appropriate steps and safeguards are in place when hiring a foreign worker\. - [Pregnancy Discrimination in Canada Remains an Ongoing Workplace Issue](https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/pregnancy-discrimination-in-canada-remains-an-ongoing-workplace-issue/): Despite legal progress since the landmark Brooks decision, pregnancy discrimination remains a persistent workplace challenge\. A review of forty human rights decisions from 2018 to 2023 demonstrates that pregnant employees still face systemic barriers, including sudden terminations and accommodation failures\. With direct evidence rarely available, modern tribunals increasingly rely on circumstantial facts and timing to infer discrimination\. - [How Live is E\-mail? Online Quorum Requirements in Manitoba](https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/online-quorum-requirements-in-manitoba/): Email has become a primary form of communication in today’s world and administrative bodies have been using it when urgent decision are required\. However, administrative bodies, and other bodies who must adhere to the rules of order, should ensure that their bylaws and governing statutes allow for asynchronous communication\. - [When Settling Out Isn't Enough: Contribution Claims After Pre\-Con Builders Ltd v Neil Cooper Architect Inc](https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/when-settling-out-isnt-enough-contribution-claims-pre-con-builders/): A release alone may not provide finality in multi\-party litigation\. In Pre\-Con Builders Ltd v Neil Cooper Architect Inc, the Manitoba Court of Appeal confirmed that settling defendants may still face contribution claims, highlighting important considerations when structuring settlements\. - [Beneficial Owners Beware: Proposed Changes to Manitoba's Land Transfer Tax Framework](https://www.tdslaw.com/resource/beneficial-owners-beware-proposed-changes-to-manitobas-land-transfer-tax-framework/): The Manitoba government has introduced Bill 53, proposing major changes to the province's Land Transfer Tax framework\. If passed, the legislation will close the loophole on beneficial ownership transfers starting January 1, 2027\. Learn what this means for your upcoming real estate transactions\. ## Practice Areas - [Construction](https://www.tdslaw.com/services/construction/) - [Private Client Services](https://www.tdslaw.com/services/private-client-services/) - [In\-House Counsel Services](https://www.tdslaw.com/services/in-house-counsel-services/) - [Criminal Law](https://www.tdslaw.com/services/criminal-law/) - [Insolvency and Restructuring](https://www.tdslaw.com/services/insolvency-bankruptcy-and-restructuring/) ## People - [Silvia de Sousa](https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/silvia-de-sousa/): Silvia’s practice is concentrated in the area of business law with an emphasis on intellectual property law, life sciences law and technology law\. Her practice also includes intellectual property transactions, commercial law, financings and licensing matters\. - [Keith David LaBossiere, K\.C\.](https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/keith-labossiere/): Keith serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP\. While doing so, he continues to practice in the areas of labour and employment law\. He has significant experience in the area of police employment law and public sector labour relations\. - [John Stefaniuk, K\.C\.](https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/john-stefaniuk/): John Stefaniuk engages in a broad practice with emphasis on environmental law, real estate and development law, natural resources and energy, commercial law and municipal law matters - [Kendall \(Dell\) Dyck](https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/kendall-dyck/) - [Elizabeth Pappas](https://www.tdslaw.com/lawyers/elizabeth-pappas/) ## Locations - [Saskatoon](https://www.tdslaw.com/locations/saskatoon/): With a growing population and a thriving business sector, TDS is proud to serve the residents and clients in the jurisdiction\. Saskatoon has\.\.\. - [Neepawa](https://www.tdslaw.com/locations/neepawa/): With over fifty years in Portage, MacGregor and Gladstone and now, in Neepawa, our clients are the people, businesses, and institutions who live\.\.\. - [Portage la Prairie](https://www.tdslaw.com/locations/portage-la-prairie/): With 50 years of service in and around Portage la Prairie, MacGregor and Gladstone, Christianson TDS Law has built a solid reputation for\.\.\. - [MacGregor](https://www.tdslaw.com/locations/macgregor/): MacGregor is a community in the province of Manitoba\. As part of the Municipality of North Norfolk, MacGregor is located\.\.\. - [Pembina Valley](https://www.tdslaw.com/locations/pembina-valley/): TDS has a new, permanent office in Pembina Valley which is staffed by Matthew Bolt and Scott Hoeppner\.\.\. ## Industries - [Construction Industry](https://www.tdslaw.com/industry/construction/) - [Financial Services Industry](https://www.tdslaw.com/industry/financial-services/) - [Natural Resources \& Energy Industry](https://www.tdslaw.com/industry/natural-resources-energy/) - [Cannabis](https://www.tdslaw.com/industry/cannabis/) - [Agribusiness and Agri\-Food](https://www.tdslaw.com/industry/agribusiness/) ## News - [TDS Congratulates our New Lawyers on their 2026 Call to the Bar](https://www.tdslaw.com/news/2026-call-to-the-bar/) - [TDS Recognized in the Global 100 2026 Awards](https://www.tdslaw.com/news/tds-recognized-in-the-2026-global-100-awards) - [TDS Welcomes Christina Vieira Olfert to the Firm](https://www.tdslaw.com/news/tds-welcomes-christina-vieira-olfert-to-the-firm/) - [Silvia de Sousa Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026](https://www.tdslaw.com/news/silvia-de-sousa-recognized-in-lexpert-special-edition-technology-2026) - [TDS Celebrates Pride 2026](https://www.tdslaw.com/news/tds-celebrates-pride-2026/) ## Categories - [Announcements](https://www.tdslaw.com/category/announcements/) - [Main](https://www.tdslaw.com/category/main/) - [Awards and Recognition](https://www.tdslaw.com/category/awards-and-recognition/) - [Community and Other](https://www.tdslaw.com/category/community-and-other/) - [New Hires](https://www.tdslaw.com/category/new-hires/) ## Departments - [Lawyers](https://www.tdslaw.com/?department=lawyers) - [Legal Assistants](https://www.tdslaw.com/?department=legal-assistants) - [Paralegals](https://www.tdslaw.com/?department=paralegal) - [Articling Students](https://www.tdslaw.com/?department=articling-students) - [Leadership](https://www.tdslaw.com/?department=leadership) ## Types - [Transaction](https://www.tdslaw.com/?case_type=transaction) - [Case](https://www.tdslaw.com/?case_type=case) ## Categories - [Business Law](https://www.tdslaw.com/?practice_area_category=business_law) - [Advocacy, Litigation \& Dispute Resolution](https://www.tdslaw.com/?practice_area_category=litigation_dispute) - [Labour \& Employment](https://www.tdslaw.com/?practice_area_category=labour_employment) - [Private Client Services](https://www.tdslaw.com/?practice_area_category=private_client) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.tdslaw.com/sitemap_index.xml)