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?
Elder Abuse – What Can I Do If I Am Concerned About A Vulnerable Older Adult?
Many of us have older friends and family members. We care about them very much, and it can be difficult to know what to do ... Continued
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
How To Manage A Temporary Business Closure
Note: This article is out of date. The federal and provincial governments have since taken multiple steps to support Canadian businesses and their employees, including ... Continued
Canadian Stock Exchanges Provide COVID-19 Relief Measures
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) and the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) have announced relief measures for listed ... Continued
Indigenous Governance during COVID-19: A series
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many organizations are wondering how they can make key decisions without meeting in large groups. Band Councils are ... Continued
Disclosing multi-family construction delays due to COVID-19
As more restrictive measures continue to be put in place in BC to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, many construction projects will be impacted. ... Continued
Canadian Government Announces COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
On March 18, 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a number of measures aimed at responding to a number of economic pressures already arising ... Continued
Contracts in the Age of COVID-19
Nearly all businesses have been or will be wrestling with the question of whether they can deliver what they have promised under agreements and the ... Continued
COVID-19: Securities Regulators Issue Guidance for Moving to Virtual AGMs
With directions and recommendations from all levels of government and health authorities to avoid large gatherings and practice social distancing to the extent possible as ... Continued
BC Securities Commission Provides Temporary Relief due to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) announced temporary measures to provide relief to regulated entities from certain disclosure and ... Continued
Relief for Workers – BC COVID-19 Action Plan
This afternoon the BC government announced its “BC COVID-19 Action Plan.” As part of its $5B package, the government is allotting $1.1B to provide relief ... Continued