COVID-19: Impact on Contractual Obligations
Canada is facing an unprecedented slowdown as a result of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Schools and businesses are shutting down, borders have closed, and global ... Continued
COVID-19: Effect of Suspension of Limitation Periods on Lien Claims
On March 31, 2020, we provided you with an article regarding Ministerial Order No. MO86, which suspended limitation periods and other mandatory time limits to ... Continued
Trudeau Announces Modified Eligibility Criteria for 75% Wage Subsidy for Employers
Note: The federal government has made further changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. While ... 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
“Trade-mark Use and the Internet”, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, March 31, 2020
Jeffrey Vicq, Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group, recently delivered a presentation to members of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. The webinar, entitled “Trademark ... 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
Satinder Sidhu Published in The Vancouver Sun
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many industries, and construction sites are no exception. After Ontario announced industrial, commercial and some new residential construction ... 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
Note: On July 13, 2020, the federal government announced an extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program until December, 2020. You can find our ... Continued