BC Introduces Legislation to Promote Socially Responsible Corporations
On May 19, 2020, the British Columbia government issued an order that will amend the Business Corporations Act to provide for the creation of “benefit ... Continued
Clark Wilson Joins BCBC in a Stand Against Racism
The Business Council of British Columbia has released its statement against the recent rise in subtle and overt acts of racism, including attacks against British Columbians. Clark ... Continued
Authorize This! Seeking Copyright Permission 25 Years After an Author’s Death
“what matters most is how well you walk through the fire” ― Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) In 2020, the focus is on alternative modes of educational ... Continued
Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
UPDATE: On May 21, 2020, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia clarified that if an EPOA is signed and witnessed by a ... Continued
Post-Graduate Work Permit Rules Relaxed to Allow for Online Learning outside Canada…conditions apply
Post-secondary institutions across the world have announced that their Summer term(s) (May-August) will be conducted primarily, if not completely, though alternative modes of delivery (e.g. ... Continued
Employers in BC Required to Develop Workplace COVID-19 Safety Plans
Note: Although BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, employers are still required to establish COVID-19 Safety Plans for their workplaces. You ... Continued
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended and Eligibility Expanded
On May 15, 2020, the federal government confirmed that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) would be extended until August 29, 2020. The CEWS was ... Continued
Positive News for Research Universities from the Feds. Hopefully More to Come.
On May 15, 2020, the Prime Minister announced $450 million in funding to help Canada’s academic research community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The details are ... Continued
Another Extension by CIPO to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until June 1, 2020
For the fourth time now (the third extension discussed here), the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has extended its earlier automatic extensions until at least June ... Continued
What Happens if a Family Member is Sick and Does Not Have a Will?
When a family member becomes sick, it is common for the minds of their loved ones to turn to the person’s estate plan, and particularly ... Continued
Pursuing Legal Claims after the Lockdown Ends
For the past two months most businesses have been focused entirely on managing their response to the pandemic and the significant stress placed upon their ... Continued
COVID-19 and Strata Corporations: Getting Used to Electronic Meetings
Managing a strata corporation on the best of days is a cumbersome task where council members are called on to navigate through a maze of ... Continued