A Silver Lining? Estate and Tax Planning Opportunities
By Zachary Murphy-Rogers We have previously written about how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global trade and the world’s economies, and ... Continued
Good News for Charities: Gifts of Life Insurance
Author: Zachary Murphy-Rogers On May 1, 2020, the BC Financial Services Authority (the “BCFSA”) issued Information Bulletin Number INS-20-003, which clarifies its interpretation regarding section ... Continued
WEBCAST | Complex Employment Issues as Businesses Re-Open After COVID-19 Isolation
As businesses begin to re-open, Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers pressing questions about the confines of personal boundaries vs. the ... Continued
BC Government Extends Temporary Layoff Period from 13 to 16 Weeks during COVID-19
Note: On June 25, 2020, the BC Government extended the temporary layoff period to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest coverage ... Continued
Provincial Health Order Provides Guidance for Employers of Industrial Camps and Hotels
Note: BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, and the provincial government has released new guidelines for employers running industrial camps and ... Continued
Ministerial Guidance on Virtual Corporate Meetings in COVID-19 Times
The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order on April 21, 2020 (the “Order”) which provides further guidance on electronic attendance at ... Continued
Remote Working Tools – Where to From Here?
Zoom. Slack. Hangouts. If you hadn’t heard about these remote productivity tools and others on the market before, you most certainly have by now. Organizations ... Continued
Details of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Released
This article provides an update to our previous publications regarding the CECRA Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) for small businesses. Our previous articles ... Continued
Government Intervention in the Finance Sector in Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 is having a dramatic effect on the economy. The Government of Canada has taken a number of steps to help support the financing sector ... Continued
COVID-19: Government Supports for Commercial Properties
In light of COVID-19 impacting individuals and businesses across British Columbia, the BC provincial government and the federal government have recently announced new measures geared ... Continued
The Cy-Pres Application: A Potential Tool to Assist Non-Profits
Clark Wilson supports charities, in our firm culture and as a main practice area. With so many of our non-profit clients encountering disruptions due to ... Continued
No Force Majeure Clause? Where to Look Next in the Agreement
Force majeure clauses in commercial contracts may provide relief to a party who cannot perform their obligations due to the COVID-19 pandemic but what happens ... Continued