Nicole T.M. Tryhorn

Nicole has a broad practice in our Regina office, focusing on corporate commercial law and immigration law.

Nicole joined McDougall Gauley as a summer student in 2019 after her first year of law school. She returned to the firm as an articling student in 2022 after completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Saskatchewan. She was called to the Bar in June of 2023. Nicole received a Certificate in Common Law in French from the University of Ottawa while completing her law degree. Nicole has the ability to practice in both French and English.

Prior to law school, Nicole received her Bachelor of Business Administration and a Certificate in Economics from the University of Regina. Nicole has also earned a Diploma in International Business from ICN Business School in Nancy, France.

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August 23, 2023

When Employers have a Duty to Inquire and what it entails

Calen Nixon & Nicole T.M. Tryhorn

Case Comment

What is the Duty to Inquire? As a starting point, it is well-established that employees have obligations to inform their employer of their need for accommodation and to disclose sufficient information for the employer to fulfill its duty to accommodate. It is not always the case, however, that employees are forthcoming with accommodation requests...

January 23, 2023

Test for Family Status Discrimination Clarified by Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench

Calen Nixon & Nicole T.M. Tryhorn

Case Comment

The legal test and scope for protection against discrimination on the basis of family status varies by jurisdiction in Canada. A recent Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench decision provides clarity as to when the duty to accommodate under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 [the “ Code ”] can be engaged for Saskatchewan employers. The decision...

December 13, 2022

I received a Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit cheque for someone who has died. What should I do?

Nicole T.M. Tryhorn

Article

The Government of Saskatchewan began distributing Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (“SATC”) cheques on Monday, November 14, 2022. There have been instances where people have received SATC cheques issued in the name of someone who has passed away. If you received a SATC cheque in the name of a deceased person, you may ask yourself: what should...