Access Copyright v. York – The Next Chapter
On April 22, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal released York University v. The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright) (2020 FCA 77). The appeal ... Continued
Third Extension by CIPO to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until May 19, 2020
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has once again extended its earlier automatic extensions (previously covering deadlines falling between March 16, 2020 and April 30, 2020, ... Continued
Details of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Released
On April 29th the Government announced new details concerning the CECRA program. Please visit our more recent article to learn more. On April 17, 2020, we published an ... Continued
Indigenous Governments Providing Essential Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Saul Joseph discuss how Indigenous Nation communities have been affected by COVID-19. Some of the topics covered include: What are Indigenous Governments doing to help ... Continued
Funding Applications Open for $250 Million Innovation Assistance Program
On April 17, 2020, the federal government announced over $1 billion in new support for small businesses in Canada to help mitigate the effects of ... Continued
Electronic Documents and the Enforceability of Electronic Signatures
While physical distancing rules are likely to remain in effect for the foreseeable future, businesses must continue forward in the context of what is now ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Clark Wilson is pleased to announce the following lawyers have been listed in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®. Congratulations to the lawyers who have ... Continued
What Happens When the 13 Weeks Are Over?
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
Federal Government Steps Up to Support Canadian Students in Various Ways
On April 22, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $9 billion in support for post-secondary students and recent graduates. This support will be implemented through ... Continued
Federal Funding Announced to Support Indigenous Businesses
On April 18, 2020, the Federal Government announced $306.8 million dollars to be provided in order to support small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses that have ... Continued
Resolving Business Disputes in the Age of COVID-19
Update: April 28, 2020 In this article we summarize the options available to litigants and interested parties to resolve their disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continued
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Applications to Begin on April 27, 2020
Note: This article is out of date. You can find our latest coverage of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit here and here. On April 21, ... Continued