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By all accounts, recent data analysis indicates that this latest COVID-19 wave, which was largely driven by the Omicron variant, has peaked in Canada and case numbers have sharply declined.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic.

Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded the list of persons who are eligible to travel to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic

As of 12:01 am EDT on September 7, 2021, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are eligible to enter Canada for discretionary reasons, such as tourism.

On June 21, 2021 the Public Health Agency of Canada announced its first phase of relaxing border restrictions for travelers entering Canada.

On July 1, 2020, the three NAFTA countries will supersede the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement with a new agreement.

This article examines the complex considerations that confront those pursuing class-action lawsuits against owners and operators of Ontario's LTC homes in response to the pandemic's devastating...

The Québec Superior Court has refused to certify a class action proceeding seeking the recovery of business interruption losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 19th, 2021 Canada's Federal, Provincial and Territorial Privacy Commissioners (the "Commissioners") released a joint statement on the privacy implications of COVID-19 vaccine passports.

On November 2, 2020, the federal government outlined the framework for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), by introducing Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act...

The federal government, in partnership with the provincial and territorial governments, has established the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) for small business owners paying rent.

The Canadian economy, much like the world economy, is completely paralyzed. COVID-19 is the first health emergency that has brought the world economy to a standstill.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure to ensure adequate health and safety standards in the workplace.

During a January 28, 2021 news conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced stricter rules for travellers entering Canada from international destinations.

Earlier this month, the Canadian federal government introduced and passed Bill 14, A second Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19,.

On May 7, 2020, the government of Alberta announced financial support for agricultural producers in response to market disruptions due to COVID-19. Support will be provided through the AgriRecovery program.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 17, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (the "OSRE") announced the issuance of Policy Statement 17.

On April 14, 2020, the government of Manitoba announced an unpaid job-protected leave for employees who require time away from work for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.