COVID-19 Resources
As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to spread and impact our communities, Clark Wilson will share information and resources to help you understand how the virus ... Continued
Update: Clark Wilson’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Upon the advice of government agencies and health authorities and in an effort to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Clark Wilson is ... Continued
Clark Wilson’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, Clark Wilson has been taking precautionary measures and adjusting our protocols to ensure the health and safety of our employees, ... Continued
Disagreements About Health Care Decisions
Our previous article “Health Care Decision-Making” described the rules that apply when a person is not able to make their own decisions. But what happens if ... Continued
Liability Protection for Indigenous Governments and Their Businesses Providing Essential Services
On April 2, B.C.’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor issued an order (the “Order”) under the Emergency Program Act which provides that a person ... Continued
Construction Contracts: Civic and Legal Obligations Arising from COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our daily lives. Construction firms are also grappling with how to proceed in light of the requirements for ... Continued
Provincial Order Limits Liability of Essential Service Providers – Liability & Coverage Considerations
On April 2, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia issued a Ministerial Order (the “Order”) under the Emergency Program ... Continued
Employer Liability for Essential Services
The Ministerial Order made on April 2, 2020 provides some clarity for employers carrying on essential businesses who have employees who are refusing to work ... Continued
Essential Services Providers Protected Against Liability for COVID Spread
On April 2, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued the Protection Against Liability (COVID-19) Order, which should allow those providing Essential ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal Government Announces Further Details on Wage Subsidy Program
We recently advised you here about the initial details regarding the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. The federal government has since announced further details surrounding the ... Continued
The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Program
The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (“SUB”) program is an option for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The SUB program, delivered by Service Canada, allows for ... Continued
COVID-19 and Rental Housing for Older Adults
For many adults, the first of the month means that rent is due. Due to measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, however, many renters ... Continued
Parenting in a Pandemic: The BC Courts Weigh In
The COVID-19 pandemic means that courts are hearing only matters that a judge considers to be urgent, but there has been little guidance thus far ... Continued
COVID 19 – Considerations for Lenders and Borrowers
The COVID-19 outbreak is having a significant impact on lenders and borrowers in relation to existing and new credit arrangements. Lenders may be restricting access ... Continued
Is Your Emergency Response Plan Ready for COVID-19
As your local government is likely well aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is and will soon impact many Indigenous communities placing unprecedented pressure on Indigenous governments ... Continued