Brett Weninger

Associate

Brett maintains a broad practice focused on health, insurance, professional regulation, and workplace law.

Biography

Brett’s dispute resolution practice is focused on professional regulation, health, insurance defence, and workplace law.

Brett represents various health professionals both in court and in various administrative proceedings including the Human Rights Tribunal and College complaints, disciplinary matters, billing disputes and other matters involving their respective regulatory bodies.

Brett assists insurance clients with a variety of coverage, liability defence, coverage and subrogated matters involving both bodily injury and property claims.

In his workplace law practice Brett advises employers and employees on a range of day-to-day matters such as employment contracts, terminations and wrongful dismissal claims, and workplace investigations.

Brett has experience in construction and strata-related matters. He provides comprehensive representation for stratas in various dispute resolution proceedings, including those before the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Brett’s extensive experience in insurance defence, encompassing liability and property claims, significantly enhances his capacity to navigate complex construction and strata issues with precision and efficacy.

Brett has appeared before the British Columbia Supreme Court, British Columbia Provincial Court, Supreme Court, British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, and before numerous regulatory bodies with his clients. Acting with senior counsel Brett has represented clients before the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

Brett completed his articles at Harper Grey. Prior to this, as a summer articled student Brett had the opportunity to hone his litigation experience at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. He also spent a summer in a remote area of the Yukon working as a diamond driller’s helper extracting core samples.

Born and raised in Kelowna, Brett has always maintained a focus on sports and continues to play recreationally. This has contributed to the strong work ethic, focus and drive he now brings to his legal practice.

Assistance Team

Catharine Cichecki

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Expertise
Education
  • UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law, J.D., 2016

  • Vancouver Island University, B.A. Sport Health and Physical Education (with Distinction), 2012

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 2017
Languages spoken
  • English
Professional Credentials
Leadership
  • Her International, Board of Directors Member (2021 – current)
  • Mathews Dinsdale and Clark LLP Canadian Labour Arbitration Moot Team, Past Member (2015)
Memberships
  • Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Member
  • Chartered Professionals in Human Resources, BC and Yukon Branch, (formerly HRMA), Member
  • The Law Society of British Columbia, Member

Recognitions

Named as One to Watch in the area of Labour and Employment Law in Vancouver by Best Lawyers in Canada®

2026

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Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: Family Status Discrimination – A Deep Dive into a Real Case
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Rose Keith, KC and Brett Weninger present at annual CUISA Conference
Rose Keith, KC and Brett Weninger present at annual CUISA Conference Rose Keith, KC and Brett Weninger present at annual CUISA Conference Rose Keith, KC and Brett Weninger present at annual CUISA Conference
Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: A Deep Dive into Discriminatory Practices and Accommodations
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Harper Grey Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: A Deep Dive – What NOT to do in a Termination re-published by Mondaq
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Brett Weninger recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2026
Brett Weninger recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2026 Brett Weninger recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2026
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12 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2026
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Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: Effective Employment Agreements – Tips for Setting Up Contracts  
Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: Common Pitfalls of Terminations & How to Avoid Them
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Harper Grey Hosts 2024 Spring Insurance Law Seminar
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Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: Exit Strategies – How to Plan For and Conduct a Termination  
Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: Exit Strategies – How to Plan For and Conduct a Termination  
Brett Weninger interviewed by Canadian HRReporter for article titled “Can you dismiss an employee on medical leave?”
Brett Weninger interviewed by Canadian HRReporter for article titled “Can you dismiss an employee on medical leave?” Brett Weninger interviewed by Canadian HRReporter for article titled “Can you dismiss an employee on medical leave?”
Company Terminates Employee During a Medical Leave Without Discrimination
Company Terminates Employee During a Medical Leave Without Discrimination Company Terminates Employee During a Medical Leave Without Discrimination
Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: New Year Refresher – An Employer’s Duty to Accommodate
Harper Grey Hosts Ask Us Anything Employer Webinar: New Year Refresher – An Employer’s Duty to Accommodate
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