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
Podcasts / Webcasts
Episode 18: October 28, 2021 Members of our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group, Satinder Sidhu, Scott Lamb and Rosalie Clark, presented a webinar yesterday explaining how a solid understanding of ... Continued
WEBCAST | COVID-19 Employment Concerns for Businesses
Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers some of the most pressing questions and concerns businesses may have during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continued
The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Program
The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (“SUB”) program is an option for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The SUB program, delivered by Service Canada, allows for ... Continued