ArticleCEWS Extended Until June 2021On October 9, 2020, the Government of Canada announced its intention to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") until June 2021.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCounterfeiting And The PandemicIn the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and preparations for reopening some sectors of the economy, the need for medical supplies is at the forefront of everyone's mind.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Lenczner Slaght
ArticleCOVID-19 Developments – Federal Government Issues Request For Information For Alternative Suppliers For Certain PharmaceuticalsThe federal government has been proactive in seeking help from industry in tackling the pandemic. For example, Health Canada contacted Health Product Licence Holders to let them know specific...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Smart & Biggar
ArticleCOVID-19 Further Details On Federal Government's Wage Subsidy ProgramWhile a comprehensive plan is not yet in place, we now know that the wage subsidy will be available to all Canadian businesses, non-profits and registered charities.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Miller Titerle + Company
ArticleCOVID-19 Impact: Ontario Suspends Limitation Periods And Other DeadlinesIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has activated its powers under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the Act), and this has had a significant impact ...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cassels
ArticleCOVID-19 Provincial Update: Ontario Extends Emergency Orders Until May 29The Ontario government has announced that it will be extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under section 7.0.2(4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until May 29, 2020.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)CCPartners
ArticleCOVID-19 Update - Important Information For EmployersAs the COVID-19 cases in Québec are continuing to increase, the Québec government is progressively announcing measures which may have an impact on workplaces.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCarthy Tétrault
ArticleFaire De L'ordre Dans Les Plus Récentes Mesures D'urgence Du QuébecCe programme a été reconnu à titre de formation admissible pour une durée de 0,4 heure sous le régime de formation continue obligatoire de l'Ontario.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCarthy Tétrault
ArticleFarm Credit Canada Launches $100 Million Fund For Agribusiness CompaniesOn May 14, 2020 the Government of Canada, through Farm Credit Canada ("FCC"), announced the creation of a fund to support agribusiness and agri-food companies in responding to business disruptions, like COVID-19.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)MLT Aikins LLP
ArticleFederal Government Announces Lifting Of COVID-19 Border MeasuresThe Federal Government has announced that effective October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border measures will be lifted. Specifically, as of this date, all travellers to Canada, regardless...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Mathews Dinsdale & Clark
ArticleFederal Government Announces Significant Change To Emergency Wage SubsidyOn April 8, 2020, the federal government announced that it was making a significant change to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program that it had previously announced on March 30, 2020.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Gardiner Roberts LLP
ArticleFederal Government Removes Vaccination Requirements For Domestic And Out-Bound TravelThe federal government announced on June 14, 2022 that vaccine mandates will be suspended for travellers in Canada and departing Canada.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)MLT Aikins LLP
VideoFinancing In Uncertain Times: Early Stage Investing Challenges - Working With Investors And Accessing Government Support Programs (Video)The uncertainty unleashed by the pandemic has lead to challenges for businesses and their investors. Financings are being delayed or cancelled, valuations reduced and the size...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Gowling WLG
ArticleFour More Weeks: CERB ExtendedOn August 20, 2020, the government announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended by an additional four weeks to a maximum of 28 weeks.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Crowe Soberman LLP
ArticleFree Rapid COVID-19 Testing For Eligible WorkplacesRecently, a number of initiatives have been unveiled that will provide free rapid antigen testing to small and medium-sized businesses.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Miller Thomson
ArticleGovernment Announces Commercial Rent Assistance For Small And Medium Sized BusinessesOn April 24th, the federal government announced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program ("CECRA").CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)EKB | Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP
ArticleGovernment Of Canada Announces Call For Proposals For Local Food Infrastructure FundOn June 9, 2020 the Government of Canada announced a second call for proposals under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)MLT Aikins LLP
ArticleGuide relatif à la COVID-19 : Programmes d'aide gouvernementale au CanadaProgrammes d'aide gouvernementale au Canada CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
ArticleGuide To COVID-19: Government Relief Programs In CanadaAs Canadian business leaders continue to face exceptional and wide-ranging challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government and each of the provincial CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP