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In response to the COVID-19 wave driven by the Omicron variant, the Government of Alberta recently reduced self-isolation requirements and changed restriction

On June 18, 2020, the Alberta government introduced Bill 24, the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act, 2020. The Bill, when passed, would extend the temporary layoff period in Alberta from 120 to 180 consecutive days for ...

The Ontario government recently appointed a three-person Commission to investigate the spread of COVID-19 within long-term care homes, how residents, staff and families were impacted and the adequacy of measures ...

In response to the social distancing measures brought about by COVID-19, the British Columbia Land Title and Survey Authority (the "LTSA") issued Practice Bulletin 01-20 Process for Remote Witnessing

On June 1, 2020, the Province of British Columbia issued Ministerial Order No. M179 pursuant to the Emergency Program Act (British Columbia) prohibiting landlords who were eligible for the federal government's CECRA Program, ...

As media sources detail a supply shortage among COVID-19 first responders, physicians are questioning where the line is drawn between their right to refuse unsafe work and their duty to provide care.

With case numbers continuing to fall and vaccination rates climbing, the Canadian government announced measures that would significantly ease restrictions for US citizens traveling to Canada.

On March 25, 2020, the Government of Canada announced proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

In an effort to assist businesses, the Federal Government passed legislation implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") earlier this month.

Under Bill C-13, emergency measures will now be available to Canadians and Canadian businesses.

The Government of Canada has announced the first phase of its plan to ease border restrictions for travelers entering Canada. Under the new policy, travelers whose vaccination status...

For many businesses, the COVID-19 crisis has necessitated drastic modifications to normal operations and practices, and more changes will likely be required in the future.

On October 9, 2020, the Government of Canada announced its intention to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") until June 2021.

A national update addressing a range of issues related to COVID-19 to help your organization through and beyond this crisis. Members from BLG's various practice areas address key ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Charities Directorate has temporarily suspended its operations.

Everyone is talking about virtual AGMs being the way of the future. But how will these things work?

In 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.

Coverage under a typical insurance policy for business interruption is initiated by the insured sustaining a loss caused by "direct physical loss or damage to buildings, equipment or stock".