New Regulations Soon in Effect from CMHC
Stricter regulations for mortgage applications will soon be implemented by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). These changes are being implemented in response to ... Continued
What Can an Employer Do if Their Employee is Not Complying With Their COVID-19 Work Safety Protocols?
We previously advised you here that on May 14, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry required employers to develop workplace COVID-19 safety plans outlining the policies and ... Continued
The California Consumer Privacy Act – What BC Businesses Need to Know
At the start of 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, came into effect and quickly became one of the most comprehensive and stringent ... Continued
Federal Government Doesn’t Allow Top-Up to the CERB through SUB Plans
Although not formally announced by the Government of Canada, it appears, based on a recently posted Q & A by Service Canada, employers will not ... Continued
Canadian Trademark Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law and practice in the area of trademarks in 2019. All references in this article to ... Continued
Protection for Amateur Sport Organizations Against Liability for COVID-19
On June 10, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia ordered Ministerial Order M183 (the “Order”) – Protection Against Liability ... Continued
What Should I Tell My Employees About the CERB?
Whether an employee has been issued a temporary layoff notice, is unable to return to work due to childcare being unavailable, or whether an employee ... Continued
Federal Court of Appeal Issues Two Decisions on the Copyright Act’s “Making Available” Right
On June 5, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) released two decisions that involve the applicability of the “making available right” (“MAR”, also known ... Continued
Sixth CIPO Extension to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until July 6, 2020
Once again, in light of COVID-19 disruptions, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has extended its earlier automatic extensions until at least July 6, 2020 (the ... Continued
CSA Reinforces Disclosure Requirements For Mineral Resource Estimates
On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published CSA Staff Notice 43-311 (the “Notice”) and presented the results of a review of mineral ... Continued
Combatting Racism in Employment
With racial injustice uprisings in the US, and similar demonstrations taking place Canada-wide, racial inequalities and injustice are top of mind. Now is the time ... Continued
Details Emerge on the Administration of the CECRA Program
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association held a roundtable where members of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) ... Continued