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Ontario further reduces list of essential workplaces in response to pandemic

Further to the initial order mandating the closure of all non-essential workplaces that took effect on March 24, 2020, the…

Ontario Emergency Order Permits Virtual Meetings and Extends Statutory Meeting Timelines under Corporations Act and Business Corporations Act

While many Ontario corporations’ by-laws require shareholder, member and director meetings to take place in person, holding these meetings during…

Federal Government Introduces Increased Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

As all Canadians adjust to a new “normal” in the era of COVID-19, many employers – whether they continue to…

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act Receives Royal Assent

On March 25, 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act (Bill C-13) received Royal Assent. The legislation outlines broad amendments and…

Ontario Government Makes Emergency Order for Staffing and Redeployment for Health Service Providers Due to COVID-19

On March 17, 2020, the Ontario Government declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “Act”)…

Ontario Government Files Emergency Order and Amends Regulations Relating to Long-Term Care Homes in Response to COVID-19. Also Amends Retirement Homes Act Regulation

Public health authorities have advised that the elderly and people with underlying chronic or immunocompromising medical conditions are particularly at…

Ontario orders mandatory closure of non-essential workplaces

To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government has ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces to…