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Electronic witnessing of BC estate planning documents

May 22, 2020 | Sandra L. Enticknap, KC, TEP, Sarah Fitzpatrick

Wealth Matters

The BC Government has declared a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we are encouraged to maintain physical distance from one another. Even when it may be possible to meet and maintain an […]

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Generating a dividend refund as a result of a s. 84.1(1)(b) deemed dividend

May 22, 2020 | Stephen Sweeney, TEP

Wealth Matters

Recent statements from Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) confirmed a reversal of their position on the interplay between amounts deemed to be dividends under paragraph 84.1(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act[1] and a payor corporation’s ability to recover refundable taxes under […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 21, 2020)

May 21, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Additional Support for Indigenous Peoples Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $75 million in new funding for Indigenous organizations providing services to Indigenous peoples in urban centres and off reserve.  This […]

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Agriculture funding update

May 21, 2020 | Heather L. Jones

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

In early May, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (the “CFA”) sought further funding from the federal government in the amount of $2.6 billion. On May 5, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a grant of $252 million. An outline of […]

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The perils of will kits during the Coronavirus pandemic

May 21, 2020 | Jacklynn Pivovar

MT Estate Litigation Blog

During the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID–19) many people may be doing a Google search on “do-it-yourself” will kits to try to get their financial and family affairs in order.  You might believe these will kits are an inexpensive and easy way […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (May 20, 2020)

May 20, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: COVID-19 Resources In his daily update today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reminded the public that they can visit the government’s website to find information about all available federal government supports for […]

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Public Hospital Advisory: date extended for hospital annual general meetings

May 20, 2020 | Karima Kanani, Meg Berkovitz

Health Communiqué

The Government of Ontario has passed an amendment to Regulation 965 under the Public Hospitals Act, permitting the Minister of Health to direct that a hospital’s annual meeting be held at a time other than as provided for in the […]

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The duty to defend in the face of exclusions: Allegations of intentional acts and the use or operation of vehicles

May 20, 2020 | Sean McGarry

MT Insurance Law Blog

On May 7, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from a notable decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal on an insurer’s duty to defend. In Pembridge Insurance Company of Canada v. Chu,[1] the defendant, Fabrizi, […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (May 19, 2020)

May 19, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses.  […]

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Occupational health and safety tips for restarting your BC business

May 19, 2020 | Katie Comley

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On May 6, 2020, British Columbia Premier John Horgan, alongside Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced the details of BC’s Restart Plan for the reopening of the provincial economy and a return to […]

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