Limitation Periods Suspended During COVID-19
We wrote earlier regarding the Notice issued by the Supreme Court of British Columbia to the Profession to adjourn all civil and family matters scheduled ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal Job-Protected Leave under Canada Labour Code Announced
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
Questions Answered – Is Your Business “Essential”?
As predicted, promptly following the publication of this article on March 25, 2020, B.C. released its own list of essential services, following on the heels ... Continued
Federal Government Increases Wage Subsidy for Employers
Note: The federal government has since made further changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. ... Continued
COVID-19 and the Vacancy Exclusion in Homeowner Insurance Policies
The COVID-19 global pandemic poses an unprecedented risk to public health and safety and has already had a tremendous impact on our economy, forcing businesses ... Continued
How COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Exemptions are Affecting Canadian Immigration
In response to Covid19 the Government of Canada has introduced travel restrictions and certain defined exemptions for persons other than Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents ... Continued
Court Has Been Suspended – Impact of COVID-19 on Trials, Mediation, Discoveries and IME’s
As a result of COVID-19, our Supreme Court of British Columbia has set out certain requirements in order to protect the public: maintain and preserve ... Continued
Do Rules of Court and Limitation Periods Still Apply During COVID-19?
Many of you who are involved in an existing litigation may wonder about the effect of COVID-19 on the court system of British Columbia. The ... Continued
Estate Litigation During COVID-19
Due to the distancing measures necessary as a result of COVID-19, the B.C. Supreme Court (the “Court”) has taken drastic measures to protect those who ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal “Canada Emergency Response Benefit” Announced
Note: On June 16, 2020 the federal government extended the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest ... Continued
COVID-19: Business Resolutions, Electronic Documents and Director & Shareholder Meetings in a Socially (Physically) Distant World
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and governments and health officials repeatedly remind us to maintain social or physical distance and avoid multi-person gatherings, many businesses ... Continued
Estate Administration and Probate Filings in the time of COVID-19
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP, Michael Scott, TEP, Richard Weiland, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers Despite court closures and many lawyers working remotely from home, it is ... Continued