As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of
Ontario passed Bill 190, the “COVID-19 Response
and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020” on May
12, 2020, with several important temporary and permanent
legislative amendments intended to support corporations and
businesses through the pandemic.
Bill 190 was passed to provide relief and flexibility to
corporations struggling to comply with rules and procedures
relating to meetings and business operations during the COVID-19
outbreak. These changes will enable corporations and businesses to
continue to function during the global pandemic, while still
adhering to public health guidelines and legal requirements. The
summary provided below outlines the key announcements relating to
corporations and businesses as set out in Bill 190:
