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Aug 5, 2020

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

Jul 13, 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…

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…

Jun 23, 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…

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 5, 2020

The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Short-Term Rentals

UPDATE: On June 5, 2020, the Ontario government lifted the restrictions on short-term rentals effective immediately Following on from 2019, 2020 is off to a bad start…

Jun 3, 2020

Robert Eisenberg speaks with Cottage Life magazine about Ontario cottage rental ban during the pandemic

Commercial leasing lawyer Robert Eisenberg spoke with Cottage Life magazine about the cottage rental ban in Ontario which was implemented on April 4, 2020 under the Emergency…

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 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…

Apr 27, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

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 22, 2020

WeirFoulds’ commercial leasing group returns with an all-new season of WeirTalking Leasing, podcast series

WeirFoulds LLP’s Commercial Leasing Group is pleased to launch part one of the second season of WeirTalking Leasing – a legal podcast series highlighting the top commercial…

Apr 8, 2020

Critical Commercial Lease Issues: Deferrals, Abatements and Continuous Use Clauses – Canadian Bar Association

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the Canadian Bar Association will host a webcast on “Critical Commercial Lease Issues: Deferrals, Abatements and Continuous Use Clauses”. The session will…

Apr 7, 2020

COVID-19: Leasing Advisory for Landlords

Are you a landlord trying to navigate through this unprecedented time? If so, we invite you to join our leasing lawyers, Lisa Borsook, Krista Chaytor, Karsten Lee…

Mar 10, 2020

COVID-19: Commercial Leasing Considerations

The coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections. COVID-19 is a form of…

Mar 6, 2020

PM Springfest

WeirFoulds LLP is proud to be participating in PM Springfest taking place on April 2, 2020, in Toronto. With 200 exhibits and 18 educational seminars, this professional…

Feb 24, 2020

Cannabis Lounges and Cafés on the Horizon in Ontario

In an effort to move towards an open market for cannabis, the Ontario Government recently launched an online consultation to ask the public, businesses, health sector, and…