Parenting in a Pandemic: The Ontario Courts Weigh In
The ripple effects of COVID-19 have taken a toll on family law in Canada, and in particular, on parenting schedules. Many lawyers and legal associations ... Continued
Do Rules of Court and Limitation Periods Still Apply During COVID-19?
Many of you who are involved in an existing litigation may wonder about the effect of COVID-19 on the court system of British Columbia. The ... Continued
Estate Litigation During COVID-19
Due to the distancing measures necessary as a result of COVID-19, the B.C. Supreme Court (the “Court”) has taken drastic measures to protect those who ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal “Canada Emergency Response Benefit” Announced
Note: On June 16, 2020 the federal government extended the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest ... Continued
COVID-19: Business Resolutions, Electronic Documents and Director & Shareholder Meetings in a Socially (Physically) Distant World
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and governments and health officials repeatedly remind us to maintain social or physical distance and avoid multi-person gatherings, many businesses ... Continued
Estate Administration and Probate Filings in the time of COVID-19
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP, Michael Scott, TEP, Richard Weiland, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers Despite court closures and many lawyers working remotely from home, it is ... Continued
COVID-19: Health and Safety Protocols for Construction Sites
All industries are facing an ongoing and fluid landscape amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplaces are temporarily shutting down, or have moved towards unprecedented work-at-home procedures. ... Continued
COVID-19: Any Relief for the Non-Profit Sector?
Update: On March 27, 2020, the federal government announced that the temporary wage subsidy discussed in this article would be increased to 75% of wages ... Continued
Is Your Business “Essential”? – Essential versus non-Essential Businesses
On Monday, March 23, both Ontario and Quebec announced that they will be ordering the closure of all “non-essential businesses”. It may only be a ... Continued
The COVID-19 Pandemic – Financial Issues for Strata Corporations
Like everyone else, once we have the social distancing on lock, there are a number of financial issues that come up. The three most frequent ... Continued
COVID-19 FAQ
I am a small business owner that has been forced to shut down my leased location due to COVID 19. What are my options in addressing the issue of rent with my landlord?
BC Passes Job-Protection Legislation Related to COVID-19
In an emergency session of the Legislature, the government of British Columbia has passed legislation for job-protected leave for workers required to self-isolate during the ... Continued