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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended…

Aug 10, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air

On August 4, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR)(OTCQB:KNRLF)(FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or “Company”) acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Found Air for consideration of $2.7 Million;…

Aug 5, 2020

The Clock is Ticking: The Expiration of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Next Steps for Ontario Employers

On July 24, 2020, the Ontario state of emergency quietly ended with the passing of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (the “Act”).[1]…

Jul 31, 2020

Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts

Partner Michael Swartz spoke on the Canadian Institute’s July 16, 2020 webinar on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts and Projects. The session is discussed in the article,…

Jul 27, 2020

STEP Canada 2020 Speakers’ Series – Session 9

On October 13, 2020, Estate Litigation Partner Clare Burns will join the 9th session of the STEP Canada 2020 Speaker Series: Trust Me for Now But Not…

COVID-19: Key Considerations for Employers in the “New Normal” Workplace in Stage 3 and Beyond

Join our Employment Law lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah and Sean Foran on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST for a virtual fireside chat where…

Jul 20, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in its closing of a private placement

On July 6, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (“Kontrol”) (CSE: KNR, OTCQB: KNRLF, FSE:1K8) closed a private placement offering of units (“Units”). Kontrol raised $1,977,000 from issuing the…

Jul 15, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong elected to board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario)

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair of the Labour and Employment Practice Group, has been elected to the board of directors for…

Jul 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of…

Jul 7, 2020

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.6M public offering

On June 29, 2020, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) completed a public offering of 66,176,100 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.07 per Unit…

Jul 3, 2020

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Extended

On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to deliver more than $900 million in urgent rent relief…

Jul 2, 2020

Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

Partner Michael Swartz joins The Canadian Institute on July 16, 2020, for part of its virtual conference on managing risks in construction contracts and projects. Whether a…

Jun 30, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

On June 30, 2020, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSXV: ATE) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross proceeds…

Jun 29, 2020

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

WeirFoulds is pleased to participate in the Canadian Real Estate Forums’ 2020 Land & Development Education Series. This year the seminars will take place online. Partner Lisa…

Jun 25, 2020

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for…

Jun 23, 2020

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global…

Jun 19, 2020

Impact and Implications of Ontario’s Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions – OBA Real Property Law Section

On June 17, 2020 the Ontario passed Bill 192, an Act to amend the Commercial Tenancies Act. Bill 192 amends the Commercial Tenancies Act to prohibit certain…

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

Congratulations to F. Philip Carpenter on being elevated to the role of Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group following his term as Secretary…

Jun 18, 2020

Commercial Tenant Relief Provided: the Protecting Small Business Act, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to deliver more than $900 million in urgent relief to…

Jun 4, 2020

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are…

Jun 1, 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…

May 29, 2020

Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

Technology & IP Partner James Kosa will speak at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s June 19, 2020 webinar on critical IP ownership issues for practitioners. The…

May 27, 2020

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

Employment lawyer Megan Mah joins the main panel discussion at the July 7th OHS Connect online event, hosted by Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine. The discussion, “Leading the…

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

Partner Susan Han will speak at the CMSBA’s 2020 Canadian Spring Training Session on May 28, 2020. She will provide a beneficial ownership update at 2:05 p.m.…

May 21, 2020

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…

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…

May 13, 2020

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”)…

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…

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STEP Canada 2020 Speakers’ Series – Session 9

COVID-19: Key Considerations for Employers in the “New Normal” Workplace in Stage 3 and Beyond

Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Impact and Implications of Ontario’s Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions – OBA Real Property Law Section

Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

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

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

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Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air

The Clock is Ticking: The Expiration of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Next Steps for Ontario Employers

Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts

STEP Canada 2020 Speakers’ Series – Session 9

COVID-19: Key Considerations for Employers in the “New Normal” Workplace in Stage 3 and Beyond

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in its closing of a private placement

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong elected to board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario)

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.6M public offering

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Extended

Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Impact and Implications of Ontario’s Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions – OBA Real Property Law Section

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

Commercial Tenant Relief Provided: the Protecting Small Business Act, 2020

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

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

Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

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

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

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

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

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

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

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

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

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

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

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

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