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Corporations Canada has issued the following two publications in light of the COVID-19 outbreak: Corporations Canada extends annual return deadlines to September 30 for federal corporations during the COVID-19 outbreak – issued April 1, 2020 Here is the link. Corporations Canada is extending the annual return filing periods for federally incorporated not-for-profit organization. Federally incorporated […]

On May 6, 2020, British Columbia Premier John Horgan, alongside Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced the details of BC’s Restart Plan for the reopening of the provincial economy and a return to the “new normal” in our province. The Plan, which is broken down into four phases […]

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain municipalities have decided to implement tax relief measures to address the economic impact of this emergency situation. Your Miller Thomson team remains available to discuss any questions you may have about the benefits of these tax relief programs as well as to answer any questions you may […]

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 presents unique challenges to employers tasked with ensuring health and safety in today’s workplace. Join Miller Thomson’s occupational health and safety experts for a seminar on issues that currently pose challenges to companies across Canada. Our experts will address the provincial occupational health and safety laws in Alberta, British Columbia, […]

On April 28, 2020, the Government of Québec announced its plan to reopen certain economic sectors in Québec. This reopening, which will take place in May, will be done gradually depending on certain sectors of the Québec economy and the regions. However, until further notice, teleworking remains the preferred option in as many sectors of […]

Tracey Bailey speaks on The Rule of Law Matters Podcast. She walks through some of the differences in legislation in BC and Alberta as it relates to emergency powers and explained the relationship between the medical officer and government officials. Listen to the podcast  

Introduction A surge in global demand for emergency health and safety related goods is one of the outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada and its G20 partners are working to ensure the continued free flow of essential goods and services.  Efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus have included a focus […]

Non-profit corporations incorporated federally under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (“CNCA”) will benefit from a newly simplified process under which they can apply to extend the deadline for calling and holding their 2020 annual general meeting. CNCA corporations are required to call an annual general meeting (“AGM”) within 15 months of the preceding annual meeting, […]

On February 3, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan issued a press release announcing that it has amended The Employment Standards Regulations to extend job protection to employees accessing the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit or the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit. Don Morgan, the Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister, commented that the amendments will ensure that […]

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing and prospective litigation has become a concern for governments in Canada. In response to such concerns, the provinces of British Columbia and Nova Scotia have introduced legislation aimed at providing protection from certain COVID-19 related liabilities.  The Ontario government has followed suit in this regard and the […]