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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for federal and provincial governments and other public health organizations in Canada. To respond in a timely and effective manner, government organizations require greater access to, and an enhanced ability to use, personal information and personal health information. Both federal and provincial privacy legislation contain specific provisions […]

The Novel Coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19 is evolving rapidly and quickly becoming one of the most significant health crises of our time. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization identified the outbreak as a pandemic. Ontario has declared a State of Emergency. Boards of Directors of Health Service Providers have a critical role […]

On March 19, 2020, the Supreme Court of British Columbia suspended regular operations to protect the health and safety of court users and to help contain the spread of COVID-19. All civil and family matters scheduled for hearing between March 19, 2020 and May 1, 2020 (the “Suspension Period”) were adjourned, unless the Court otherwise […]

There has been much speculation as to the broader marketplace implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate values and transactions. This presentation will focus on key considerations relating to listing, evaluating, closing, and managing commercial real estate amid these COVID-related concerns. Our expert panel will explore, through the lens of a broker, an investor/manager and a […]

On May 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. we will be hosting a Coffee Talk: Health Industry Seminar Series webinar entitled “Managing Privileging and Resource Allocation amid COVID-19”, presented by Lisa Spiegel and Lauren Parrish. This session will cover: Privileging and staff re-deployment considerations during COVID-19 Risk-management considerations Lessons learned from SARS This program is eligible for up to 1.0 Substantive Hour of Continuing […]

As Ontario’s vaccine rollout progresses, some employers have expressed an interest in hosting on-site vaccination clinics for employees. On April 13, 2021, the Ontario government provided information about how employers in COVID-19 hot-spots can inquire about the possibility of hosting an onsite vaccination clinic. The government indicated that these clinics would be set up, operated […]

According to the Government of Canada, up to 50% of COVID-19 transmission may be through people without symptoms. Regular workplace testing can help keep staff and clients safe. Charities and non-profits can now pre-register to receive free rapid tests for use in the workplace. Non-profits and charities whose employees must come into close contact with […]

The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of Madison Derraugh, Student-at-law, in the writing of this update. In this summary, we provide an update to the end of October 2020 on COVID-19 relief measures in respect of registered pension plans announced by pension regulators and enacted by governments across Canada. The announcements and associated […]

UPDATE:  The issues raised in this advisory have been addressed by Ontario’s issuance of O.Reg.137/20.  Here is a link to our communique on O.Reg. 137/20.   On March 17, 2020 the Ontario Government declared a state of emergency. On March 20, 2020 the Government passed O. Reg. 73/20 which automatically suspends any limitation period imposed […]

The amendments to the Ontario Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) and the Electronic Commerce Act that enable perfection by control of electronic chattel paper  (“ECP”)  came into  force on May 15, 2020. This is an especially important change during the COVID-19 emergency for parties that have been creating contracts to finance or lease  vehicles, equipment and other […]