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May 20, 2020

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.…

May 15, 2020

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…

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…

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]…

May 11, 2020

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…

May 7, 2020

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…

May 6, 2020

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1

As we look toward the future and think about reopening our country, all of us in commercial leasing are asking principally the two same questions: What will…

May 4, 2020

Understanding the Impact of Commercial Rent Deferrals on Landlord GST/HST Remittance Obligations

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, businesses have largely closed on a temporary basis to comply with public health orders across all provinces (though we are now seeing…

May 1, 2020

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure…

Apr 29, 2020

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

On April 27, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released “A Framework for Reopening our Province”, which details the government’s plan to gradually ease the restrictions that were…

Apr 27, 2020

Hot Take: Mandatory Temperature Screenings are a Reasonable Imposition

Drastic times do, occasionally, call for drastic measures. Although there is no debate that these are drastic times, that alone does not necessarily give employers free reign…

Apr 24, 2020

Trudeau, Ford Announce Initial Details of Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants

The emergency declaration in Ontario and other governmental restrictions, coupled with the ongoing wave of COVID-19, have forced business owners to make difficult decisions, and in some…

Apr 23, 2020

Trudeau Promises Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants – But No Details Yet

As the various levels of government continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19, each government’s response continues to evolve. Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario was under…

Apr 22, 2020

Freeze (or Re-Freeze): Come Out of the COVID-19 Crisis With Your Hands Up (in a Victory Pose!)

With the exception of a few businesses (e.g., hand sanitizer and toilet paper manufacturers), the COVID-19 crisis has had a material detrimental impact on the current value…

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Prime Minister Trudeau has provided further information regarding the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. The…

Apr 20, 2020

Duty to Report and COVID-19

As a regulatory body that regulates professions, you may be receiving questions from your registrants about whether they have a legal obligation to report personal health information…

Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation

Executive Summary Regulation on data protection and privacy in the European Union (“EU” or “Union”) is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” or “Regulation”). On…

Regulated Health Professionals are Open for Business

Introduction Ontario is under a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Can regulated health professionals provide services remotely during the state of emergency? Our…

Apr 17, 2020

Changes in Land Use Planning and Development in Ontario Including Planning Act Timelines in the Face of an Emergency

On March 17, 2020 Ontario declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. This emergency declaration has…

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