Immunity from liability for claims involving the spread of
COVID-19? This is what has been put forward by the Attorney General
of Ontario, Doug Downey, in the proposed bill, Supporting
Ontario Recovery Act.
If passed, this legislation will protect individuals and
organizations found to be have making "a good faith
effort" to abide by the public health guidelines and laws with
respect to COVID-19. Proposed parties that could benefit from this
protection include:
- Healthcare workers and institutions,
- Frontline workers who serve the public, including grocery
stores, restaurants and retail stores;
- Businesses and their employees,
- Charities, non-profit organizations, and
- Coaches, volunteers and minor sports associations.
