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Important changes to the suspension of all “non-essential” activities ordered by the Quebec government

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On March 23, 2020, the Government of Quebec announced that all Quebec businesses that provide services and carry out “non-essential” activities will be required to suspend their activities from March 25, 2020, at 00:01 a.m. until April 13, 2020. Following […]

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A streamlined approach to emergency benefits for workers in the wake of COVID-19

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In the preceding weeks, nearly one million Canadians have applied for employment insurance benefits (“EI”) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The system is overwhelmed by the high volume of applications. In response, and as part of its economic […]

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Temporary foreign workers and COVID-19

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

With the global spread of COVID-19, governments all over the world have been implementing extraordinary measures in an effort to contain the virus and its effects on the population. As part of these measures, the Government of Canada announced air […]

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COVID-19: Capital markets and securities update

Securities Practice Notes

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the global economy, Canadian reporting issuers are encouraged to stay mindful of resulting changes to the regulatory landscape. This update canvasses recent developments and provides an update to our last COVID-19 related issue […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (March 26, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: As of midnight on March 25, the Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act is in effect and requires any person entering Canada by air, sea or land to self-isolate for 14 […]

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COVID-19 pandemic economic measures for individuals

Tax Notes

The federal government recently announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outlined below are new measures implemented by the federal government, along with expanded existing programs, that are designed to assist […]

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COVID-19 pandemic economic measures for businesses

Tax Notes

The federal government recently announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outlined below are measures implemented by the federal government, along with expanded existing programs, that are designed to assist small, […]

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Provincial economic and fiscal update: Significant health sector funding

Health Communiqué

Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update) (the “Action Plan”) was released yesterday and is intended to provide “a prudent one?year outlook based on current economic projections”. The Action Plan has been released instead of […]

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COVID-19 : impacts sur les chantiers de construction

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Les conséquences de la nouvelle maladie liée à la COVID-19, élevée au rang de pandémie mondiale par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, sont déjà visibles dans notre économie. Dans une tentative d’endiguer la propagation du virus (« aplatir la courbe »), les autorités gouvernementales […]

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Does Ontario’s Condominium Act permit virtual owners’ meetings?

MT Condominium & Strata Brief

Many condo managers and board members are grappling with the range of issues the COVID-19 pandemic has presented.  With Annual General Meeting season coming upon us, many have turned their minds to the obligation to hold the meeting within six […]

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