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COVID-19: Cross country update (March 18, 2020)

March 18, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy:  $27 billion in direct support will be given to Canadian workers and businesses.  Highlights include: Support for Canadians 1. Temporary Income Support for […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (as of March 17, 2020)

March 17, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Over the past 48 hours, numerous measures have been introduced by the federal and provincial governments across Canada, including increased travel restrictions, mandatory closures and other public orders, and announcements relating to leaves of absence.  This bulletin provides a summary […]

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Managing COVID-19 in condos

March 17, 2020 | Justin McLarty

MT Condominium & Strata Brief

As the public response to Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) expands, it has become clear that the best course of action to reduce the risk of transmission is to practice social distancing. In addition to impacts on daily life that are quickly becoming […]

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When is a “bridge” not a “road”?: The application of The Builders’ Lien Act to overpass projects

March 17, 2020 | Troy Baril, Jonathan Martin

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently upheld[1] the decision of the Queen’s Bench (“QB”) in PCL Construction Management Inc. v Saskatoon (City).[2] This case is instructive on when The Builders’ Lien Act (“BLA”) will apply to road construction projects – […]

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Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 1

March 17, 2020 | Leanna Olson, Lauren M. Toreson

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

Construction contracts are crucial to mitigating risks for all parties involved and preventing future disputes. However, there are a number of common pitfalls that can be avoided with prior planning and careful drafting. Some key considerations and clauses that construction […]

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COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Can my organization be shut down and other questions about public health events and emergency management powers

March 17, 2020 | Kathryn M. Frelick, Alissa Raphael

Health Communiqué

Since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19, was originally identified on December 31, 2019 by Chinese health authorities, it has been closely followed internationally by all levels of government, as well as by global, national and […]

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Managing COVID-19 in the workplace

March 16, 2020 | Zeinab Yousif, Lisen Bassett

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Overview of the Situation (as of March 15, 2020) The Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was classified by the World Health Organization as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. At this stage, over 100 countries worldwide have reported cases of COVID-19, including […]

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Federal efforts on COVID-19 to assist employers & employees

March 12, 2020 | Seann D. McAleese

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On March 11, 2020, the Federal Government announced the establishment of a $1-billion package to address the COVID-19 virus outbreak (which is now a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization).  Part of the funds, $275 million, will be […]

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Civil contempt of court in the labour context

March 12, 2020 | Jeff N. Grubb, K.C., Amy Groothuis

Labour and Employment Communiqué

An ongoing and high profile Saskatchewan labour dispute between Consumers’ Co-Operative Refineries Ltd. (the “Co-Op”) and Unifor Canada, Local 594 (the “Union”) spilled over into the courts recently, providing an opportunity to examine the court’s powers to find a party […]

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Hidden digital costs, unsubstantiated weight loss claims, and drip pricing the focus of the Competition Bureau’s newest Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest

March 12, 2020 | Kelly Harris, Paul Nicholas Dimerin

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

The Competition Bureau of Canada (the “Bureau”) recently released the fifth volume of its Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest. In this latest edition, the Bureau has again focused on issues affecting consumers in the online marketplace, including deceptive privacy practices, unsubstantiated […]

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