COVID-19: Any Relief for the Non-Profit Sector?
Update: On March 27, 2020, the federal government announced that the temporary wage subsidy discussed in this article would be increased to 75% of wages ... Continued
Is Your Business “Essential”? – Essential versus non-Essential Businesses
On Monday, March 23, both Ontario and Quebec announced that they will be ordering the closure of all “non-essential businesses”. It may only be a ... Continued
The COVID-19 Pandemic – Financial Issues for Strata Corporations
Like everyone else, once we have the social distancing on lock, there are a number of financial issues that come up. The three most frequent ... Continued
COVID-19 FAQ
I am a small business owner that has been forced to shut down my leased location due to COVID 19. What are my options in addressing the issue of rent with my landlord?
Elder Abuse – What Can I Do If I Am Concerned About A Vulnerable Older Adult?
Many of us have older friends and family members. We care about them very much, and it can be difficult to know what to do ... Continued
BC Passes Job-Protection Legislation Related to COVID-19
In an emergency session of the Legislature, the government of British Columbia has passed legislation for job-protected leave for workers required to self-isolate during the ... Continued
How To Manage A Temporary Business Closure
Note: This article is out of date. The federal and provincial governments have since taken multiple steps to support Canadian businesses and their employees, including ... Continued
Canadian Stock Exchanges Provide COVID-19 Relief Measures
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) and the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) have announced relief measures for listed ... Continued
Indigenous Governance during COVID-19: A series
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many organizations are wondering how they can make key decisions without meeting in large groups. Band Councils are ... Continued
Disclosing multi-family construction delays due to COVID-19
As more restrictive measures continue to be put in place in BC to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, many construction projects will be impacted. ... Continued
Canadian Government Announces COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
On March 18, 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a number of measures aimed at responding to a number of economic pressures already arising ... Continued
Contracts in the Age of COVID-19
Nearly all businesses have been or will be wrestling with the question of whether they can deliver what they have promised under agreements and the ... Continued