On April 2, 2020, British Columbia's Minister of Public
Safety issued the Protection Against Liability (COVID-19) Order,
which provides significant liability relief for persons providing
essential services (as defined), including businesses, with respect
to individuals who are exposed to or infected with the novel
coronavirus in connection with those essential services.
The Order, known formally as Ministerial Order No. M094, was issued under
the Emergency Program Act and has effect
from April 2 until the end of the state of emergency. The section
relating to liability reads as follows:
Reliance on emergency and public health guidance
3 (1) A person is not liable for damages resulting, directly or
indirectly, from an individual being or likely being infected with
or exposed to SARS-CoV-2 as a result of the person's operating
or providing an essential service if, at the relevant time, the
person
