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In this episode, we discuss the critical issues you need to think about before rolling out a COVID-19 vaccination policy at your workplace.

COVID-19 has been called the black swan of 2020. In an effort to curb the devastating impact of the disease, certain local governments have enacted emergency measures to promote social distancing, including shutting down non-essential businesses. Unfortunately, the impact of these measures has been a slowdown in economic activity. Like most businesses, the growth and […]

Please note, this article is current as of its date of publication. Events during this COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly developing.  To ensure you have the latest information, you should contact the author of this article. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many condominium corporations have brought in bans on short-term rentals and/or renovations to support government-mandated […]

COVID-19 is teaching us some important lessons for advanced care planning. This webinar will give an overview of legal tools for advance care planning, address the legal developments, but more particularly the practical issues, in caring for seniors and especially those in or considering long term care. Our guest, Stephanie Chan, founder and owner of […]

In two decisions released last week, labour arbitrators ruled upon the enforceability of workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies. In one decision,[1] the arbitrator upheld the employer’s policy as reasonable. In another,[2] an employer’s vaccination policy was found to be unreasonable.  These decisions provide a useful indication of how decision-makers are likely to approach the adjudication of […]

The Charities & Not-for-Profit group is pleased to invite you to part two of our webinar coverage on COVID-19. Miller Thomson is closely monitoring the situation and has set up a dedicated resource page to keep you updated. Click here to access Miller Thomson’s COVID-19 Resources. We encourage you to bookmark the page and check […]

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Canada and worldwide, governments and businesses are taking steps to contain the virus and flatten the curve of transmission. As a homebuilder, you might be concerned about meeting your obligations to your purchasers and looking to understand your rights and obligations under the Tarion Statement of Critical Dates […]

History of Canadian Government COVID-19 Rent Relief On April 24, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program. The CECRA program, which was run through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), was set up to provide relief to eligible commercial tenants by reducing their gross rent by at […]

Public hospitals across the province are working with their system partners and communities to build capacity to manage patients suffering from COVID-19 and to create flexible space to minimize the risk of exposure to other patients and staff.  This includes the creation of new spaces or premises to assess and provide care to COVID-19 patients, […]

On July 21, 2020, Bill 195, the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (the “Reopening Ontario Act”) received Royal Assent and will take effect on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor. The passing of the Reopening Ontario Act has not been without controversy.  Concerns have been raised […]