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ARTICLE · 20 MAY 2020

Proceeding With Caution — COVID-19 Liability Series: A Practical Guide For Businesses In The Post-Quarantine World

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On April 22, 2020, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that as the number of provincial COVID-19 cases remain low, the government of Saskatchewan will introduce a five-phase plan...

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On April 22, 2020, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that as the number of provincial COVID-19 cases remain low, the government of Saskatchewan will introduce a five-phase plan to gradually and methodically reopen its economy next month.

This phased reopening of the Saskatchewan economy will not be a simple matter of opening the doors and returning to "business as usual." The Premier warned that as businesses reopen, they will be required to follow stringent physical distancing and cleaning procedures. Restrictions on travel, large gatherings and senior care homes will also remain in place for the foreseeable future.

Faced with onerous new public health standards, business services of all kinds will be confronted with increased exposure to liability and many other unique legal challenges. To prepare for this new legal landscape, now is an opportune time to review your organization's policies and procedures to ensure that they are up to speed with the

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