Insights

COVID-19 Financial Services update: perfection by control

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

Our prior Financial Services Updates have focused on proactive and defensive measures that both lenders and borrowers can take in light of the economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week we focus on a practical consideration that […]

More

COVID-19:  Cross country update (May 1, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: New Digital Initiatives The Canadian Government has introduced two new additions to its suite of virtual tools to support the health and wellness of Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic: Get Updates […]

More

Workplace safety guidelines

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In anticipation of reopening the provincial economy, the Ontario government has released workplace safety guidelines for employers with COVID-19 precautions, including sector-specific health and safety guidance.  The guidelines provide direction to the manufacturing, food manufacturing and processing, restaurant and food […]

More

The reopening of certain sectors of the Quebec economy – The rules and tools from the CNESST

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On April 28, 2020, the Government of Québec announced its plan to reopen certain economic sectors in Québec. This reopening, which will take place in May, will be done gradually depending on certain sectors of the Québec economy and the […]

More

( Available in French only )

Décision de la Cour d’appel dans l’affaire de la pyrrhotite : la responsabilité des professionnels (première partie)

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 28 avril 2020 Le 6 avril dernier, la Cour d’appel a rendu une série d’arrêts quant aux dossiers de la première vague de ce qui est connu sous le nom de l’affaire de la pyrrhotite [1]. Au […]

More

COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 30, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

British Columbia The Government of British Columbia announced the following measures: Stumpage Fees Deferred To help the forestry sector through the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. Government is deferring stumpage, the fee operators pay the Province to harvest, buy or sell […]

More

COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 29, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Bill C-15, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act had First Reading April 29, 2020.  As previously announced, if passed, this bill will provide $9 billion in support for students including: the […]

More

COVID-19 and accidental death coverage

MT Insurance Law Blog

No one intends to contract COVID-19.  In fact, most rational people intend to do just the opposite.  What if, despite your best intentions/precautions, you contract COVID-19 by accident?  What if this unfortunate event results in your death?  Is there a […]

More

COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 28, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Restarting the Economy The federal, provincial and territorial governments have released a joint statement for restarting the economy. A gradual approach will be used that protects the health of Canadians and […]

More

COVID-19: Cross country update (April 27, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Today, the application process for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was launched.  Employers can apply for the CEWS through My Business Account or through the CRA’s online application portal, […]

More