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COVID-19: Cross country update (August 29 – September 3, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Deadlines Extended for Canada Emergency Business Account and Business Credit Availability Program The application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account has been extended from August 31 to October 31, 2020. […]

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Ontario extends temporary layoff provisions

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Today, the Ontario Government announced further amendments to extend the maximum periods of temporary layoffs to January 2, 2021, before they could be deemed to be terminations under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The goal is to preserve jobs longer, […]

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Construction dispute resolution in Ontario

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) forms of contract provide for a dispute resolution process that is generally contained in Part 8 of the contract. Generally, the CCDC forms of contract provide for a phased format of dispute resolution that […]

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Tarion’s response to COVID-19

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

The Government of Ontario’s Emergency Order suspending statutory limitation periods and procedural timelines is coming to an end as of September 14, 2020.  These suspensions have similarly affected the procedural timelines under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (“ONHWPA”). […]

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La résiliation pour cause : l’importance de suivre scrupuleusement la procédure de résiliation

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 20 août 2020 La Cour Supérieure a récemment rappelé dans l’affaire Theodore Azuelos consultants en technologies (TACT) inc. c. CHU de Québec – Université Laval [1] l’importance pour le donneur d’ouvrage de suivre scrupuleusement la procédure de […]

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Lifting the stay

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

On July 27, 2020, the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court (the “Court”) released its decision in Great North Data Ltd., (Re),[1] where Justice Handrigan outlined principles for courts to consider when exercising their power under section 69.4 of the Bankruptcy […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (August 27-28, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

British Columbia The Government of British Columbia announced the following measures: Repealing the Haida Gwaii Travel Ban Via Order in Council, the ban on travel to Haida Gwaii for non-residents and non-essential travel has been repealed. For more information, see […]

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Ontario government launches consultations on establishing provincial privacy regime for private sector

MT Cybersecurity Blog

On August 13, 2020, the Ontario Government (the “Government”) launched consultations on establishing provincial privacy legislation for the private sector, likely including not-for-profits and charities. The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is currently governed by federal legislation, the […]

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Bill 21: Electronic wills in British Columbia

MT Estate Litigation Blog

Following the surge of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the BC Legislature undertook a myriad of proactive measures to assist the general public. One such step from an estate planning perspective was the introduction of Bill 21: Wills Estates and Succession Amendment Act, […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (August 25-26, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Prime Minister Announces Support for a Safe Return to School Prime Minister Trudeau announced up to $2 billion for provinces and territories through the Safe Return to Class Fund.  The funding […]

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