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In recent weeks, the federal government of Canada has increasingly indicated that COVID-era type supports would be established as part of Canada’s broader response to what is now a very real and ongoing trade war with the United States. Please see our Financial Services Group’s article from February 21, which sets the stage regarding potential […]

Over the past three weeks, we have seen the COVID-19 pandemic create business chaos across all of Canada. For many employers, especially in the construction industry, they have been faced with daily issues of ensuring sufficient manpower levels in order to maintain construction schedules and to otherwise have business continuity. For those engaged in construction […]

Miller Thomson lawyers speak at the Waterloo Region Law Association’s FEMPOWR (Female Engagement and Mentorship for Practitioners in Waterloo Region) on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST. Moderator: Gwenyth Stadig, Miller Thomson LLP, Associate, Panelists: Nicole D’Aoust, Miller Thomson LLP, Partner Learn more about the webinar and register for the […]

Many of our clients are considering the use of temporary layoffs to deal with the impact of the coronavirus on their businesses. For ease of reference, we have outlined the rules under the provincial employment standards legislation across Canada, and for federally regulated employers, the federal Canada Labour Code. Please note that there is some […]

Much has changed since May 19, 2020. That is when British Columbia first allowed the remote witnessing of wills, enduring powers of attorney (EPAs), and representation agreements (RAs) to accommodate those isolating because of COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions on in-person gatherings. While COVID-19 continues to exist, the pandemic-related provincial state of emergency in BC […]

Public hospitals in Ontario continue to collaborate with healthcare and community partners to build system capacity in responding to COVID-19.  Subsection 4(2) of Ontario’s Public Hospitals Act (“PHA”) requires the approval of the Minister of Health to operate or use any “institution, building or other premises or place” for the purposes of a hospital. In […]

The declaration of states of emergency resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic, public health orders and guidelines for self-isolation and social distancing have affected everyone in Alberta and around the world.  As many people are at home contemplating the global effects of COVID-19, their thoughts are also turning to their own estate plan. Physical distancing […]

As we approach September, many businesses are feeling challenged to return to safe and economically viable operations, while daily COVID-19 infections rise as Canadians increase their mobility and number of contacts. Further, certain Provincial and Federal government programs and special legislation designed to assist employers and employees are ending or changing. In the August edition […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique dilemmas or opportunities for all aspects of society. While select businesses are proving to be uniquely successful during the economic downturn, most businesses are in need of assistance in order to continue to exist. Assistance is taking many forms, from government grants to wage subsidies to rent reductions and […]

The federal government announced a $252-million aid package for Canada’s agriculture and food industries on May 5, 2020. A number of areas will receive increased funding. Highlights include: Food processors: Both large and small food processors (including meat packers) will have access to a $77-million fund to retrofit their factories. The money can be used […]