Further Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension
On July 13, 2020, the federal government confirmed another extension to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), extending this support program until December, 2020 (a ... Continued
Provincial Emergency Measures Enacted into Law (UPDATED with list of Measures and Effective Dates)
The BC Legislature is now back in session—the provincial state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 18, 2020 and the ... Continued
West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966
On June 29, 2020, the BC Supreme Court issued its decision in West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966 (CanLII). This ... Continued
Webinar: Changing World, Changing Tech: Quick Technology Law Tips – July 21, 2020
In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools ... Continued
Limits on Expert Reports in Vehicle Injury Claims
We previously wrote about the Crowder decision where Chief Justice Hinkson declared amendments to Supreme Court Civil Rule 11-8 limiting expert evidence in vehicle actions to ... Continued
Re-Opening Strata Corporation Amenities: Guidelines and Considerations
Many strata corporations have started to re-open their recreational amenities now that we are in Phase 3 of the BC government Restart Plan. While it ... Continued
Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities: What Employers Need to Think About
With many businesses starting to ramp up and employers asking employees to return to the physical workplace, employers should be mindful of their obligation to ... Continued
Yet Another CIPO Extension to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until July 20, 2020
In light of the continuing COVID-19 disruptions, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has again extended its earlier automatic extensions, now until at least July 20, ... Continued
Delay Claims and COVID-19 in Construction Contracts
On June 25, 2020, Clark Wilson LLP delivered a webinar discussing some of the impacts of COVID-19 on construction projects in BC. A link to ... Continued
Maintaining An Estate Practice in the Time of COVID-19
At the outset of this article, I acknowledge that my experience with this pandemic will be different from many of yours. I work in a ... Continued
BC Government Lifts Moratorium on Non-Rent Related Notices to End Tenancy and Evictions
On June 24, the provincial government announced that landlords in BC are able to issue notices to end tenancy again, effective immediately. The announcement is ... Continued
COVID-19: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC
The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much ... Continued