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COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 7, 2020)

May 7, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Wage Boost for Essential Workers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that all provinces and territories have confirmed, or are in the process of confirming, plans to cost share wage top-ups […]

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New emergency order directed at hospital credentialing processes

May 7, 2020 | Lisa Spiegel

Health Communiqué

On May 1, 2020, the Ontario government issued an emergency order pursuant to 7.0.2(2) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act , having declared a state of emergency on March 17, 2020. This order remains in effect for the […]

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Alberta Health Services v Farkas: Balancing the interests of freedom of information and solicitor-client privilege

May 7, 2020 | Annie Alport, Gerald D. Chipeur, KC

Health Communiqué

This decision of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta sets forth the scope of solicitor-client privilege with respect to legal advice provided to government organizations, public bodies, and agencies, and the ability of those involved in our medical system […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 6, 2020)

May 6, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Crack Down on Deceptive Marketing Claims The Competition Bureau is warning all businesses against making false or misleading claims that their products and services can prevent, treat or cure COVID-19.  The […]

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Key considerations when re-opening your business

May 6, 2020 | Lisa Goodfellow, Michael Cleveland

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In recent days, much of the conversation around the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted to the subject of re-opening various sectors of the economy and the eventual return to a “new normal”. While the precise details of this re-opening remain unscheduled […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 5, 2020)

May 5, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Supports for Farmers, Food Businesses and Food Processors Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment of more than $252 million to support farmers, food businesses, and food processors and an […]

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Federal aid for Canadian agriculture and food sectors

May 5, 2020 | Eric F.W. Johnson, Brady Knight

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

The federal government announced a $252-million aid package for Canada’s agriculture and food industries on May 5, 2020. A number of areas will receive increased funding. Highlights include: Food processors: Both large and small food processors (including meat packers) will […]

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Episode 3: Mediating in the times of COVID-19 and beyond – Perspectives of the Miller Thomson Environmental Law Group

May 5, 2020 | Tamara Farber, Bryan J. Buttigieg, Nahla Khouri

Morning Commute with Miller Thomson

Listen to Episode 3 of Morning Commute with Miller Thomson. In this episode, we share tips and insights on how to be an effective advocate in online mediation.

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The effect of BC Ferries settlement agreements on apportionment of liability and damages at trial

May 5, 2020 | Stefanie Gladders, Fareeha Qaiser

MT Insurance Law Blog

A recent case from the British Columbia Supreme Court dealt with the procedure for apportionment of losses after a BC Ferries Settlement had been reached between some of the defendants. In Conarroe v Tallack, the claim arose out of two […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 4, 2020)

May 4, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: COVID-19 Supply Council On May 3, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Anita Anand, announced the creation of the COVID-19 Supply Council, which will provide the government with advice on […]

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