The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know
On April 1, 2020, Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided details regarding the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that was initially announced on March 27, 2020. Consistent with promises made […]
WeirFoulds lawyers start #CommunityOverCOVID movement to donate would-be lunch money to local food bank
While many professionals have started working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Health Canada has issued a statement encouraging Canadians […]
Navigating Ontario’s Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
On March 24, 2020, the Ontario provincial government passed Regulation 82/20 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This regulation ordered the closure of all “non-essential” businesses beginning at […]
Tax-Effective Charitable Giving: RRSPs and RRIFs, Public Securities and Life Insurance
While the most common method of philanthropic giving is a gift of cash, Canadians should note other options for giving to charity both during their lifetimes and after death. Structuring […]
A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 (”Bill 186”). The Act amends […]
Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19
While some employers have chosen to temporarily suspend operations, or have been ordered to do so, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many others, will do their best to remain […]
A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses
In the last two days the federal and Ontario provincial governments have announced proposed substantial emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 16, 2020, Ontario’s provincial government […]
COVID-19 – Taking Action Together
The last two weeks have been unprecedented for every person and business in Canada. In line with growing public health advice and reaffirmed by our Prime Minister yesterday, we have […]
Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and in Canada the various levels of government in each jurisdiction have taken significant steps to control and contain the spread […]
COVID-19 – An Update for our Clients and Community
In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 and more recently, the ‘global pandemic’ declaration by the World Health Organization, we at WeirFoulds have been taking various precautionary measures and […]
WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive the OBA’s 2020 Joel Kuchar Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards, counsel, and former managing partner and chair of the partnership, will be awarded the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility […]
Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm
For a second year in a row and in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), the WeirFoulds Women Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a nomination to recognize […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley receives Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, was presented with the Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award at the Toronto […]
WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event
On Friday, February 14, 2020, WeirFoulds Women (WFW) hosted its third annual Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (GEM), a Toronto-based charity that offers a year-long mentorship program to high school […]
Webinar: Employment Law Seminar
This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including workplace harassment, pay equity, employment terminations and privacy. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair, Employment Law Practice Group […]