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Year: 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity under the ESA […]

Agreements of Purchase and Sale in the Time of COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government has lowered interest rates and some businesses are cautiously optimistic that the worst is over. In anticipation of Ontarians taking advantage of […]

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to do so, during […]

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and initiated and participated […]

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

For the past few months, businesses have been focused on navigating their operations and employees through the COVID-19 world, and the many government directives and regulations that have come with […]

New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain

On April 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to help landlords and tenants weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, […]

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the Province’s three-phase “Framework […]

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario has […]

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1] After applying contractual […]

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force (the “Task Force”) […]

WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.

On May 8, 2020, Canadian Orebodies Inc. (“CORE”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: CORE) completed the acquisition of the West Hemlo and North Hemlo properties (collectively, the “Properties”) from O3 Mining […]

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa (2020 CanLII […]

WeirFoulds lawyers continue the Firm’s longstanding commitment to Pro Bono Ontario during COVID-19

WeirFoulds has long-supported Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), a registered charity with a mandate to bridge the gap between low-income Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and lawyers who want to […]

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about how […]

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2

Click here to read Part 1 of this article What is a tenant or landlord to do if the tenant can no longer afford the premises they have leased? Despite […]

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