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
Canadian Copyright Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law, and practice in the area of copyright in 2019. All references in this article to ... Continued
New Rules for the BC Provincial Court Aim to Increase Access to Justice
On June 1, 2020, the Ministry of the Attorney General of BC announced that it will replace the current Provincial Court Rules (Family) with a ... Continued
Builders’ Risk Insurance Claims and COVID-19
Will a builders’ risk policy respond to cover losses for site shutdown and delay as a result of COVID-19? The parties involved in construction projects ... Continued