On March 31, 2020, the government of Ontario issued an emergency
order pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection
Act in response to the province's Declaration of
Emergency. The emergency order is welcomed amongst many Ontario
corporations seeking flexibility in connection with the meeting
requirements prescribed by governing statute or its constating
documents. In particular, the emergency order provides for
additional (albeit temporary) flexibility to directors and
shareholders wishing to, or needing to, meet virtually or
electronically during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Corporations Act
Schedule 1 of the emergency order applies to organizations
governed by the Corporations Act and provides the
following relief in connection with meetings requirements:
