ArticleAs CERB Winds Down, The Federal Government Announces Changes To EI And New BenefitsThe Government also introduced a suite of new temporary benefits to support workers.CanadaEmployment and HRLawson Lundell LLP
ArticleManitoba's Four-Step Reopening Plan For Summer 2021On June 10, the Manitoba Government announced the 4-3-2-One Great Summer Reopening Path (the "Reopening Plan"), which focuses on four reopening categories, three holiday milestones, and two public health responsibilities.CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleOntario Government Releases New COVID-19 Workplace GuideOn June 16, 2020 the Government of Ontario released a new general workplace guide to help employers who are reopening and assist employers in developing a COVID-19 safety plan.CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleSuspended Environmental And Regulatory Reporting To Resume On July 15, 2020The Government of Alberta announced on June 22, 2020, that the environmental and regulatory reporting requirements that were suspended in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency...CanadaEnvironmentBennett Jones LLP
ArticleCanadian Federal Government Announces Enhanced Scrutiny Of Certain Foreign Investments During COVID-19The federal government has released a policy statement announcing its approach to foreign investment review during COVID-19, noting that it "will subject certain foreign investments into Canada...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
ArticleGlobal Mobility In The Wake Of U.S. Order To Ban The Entry Of Foreign Workers To The United StatesIn late June, the U.S. government enacted an order that prohibits the entry of certain foreign workers to the United States.CanadaImmigrationAird & Berlis LLP
ArticleNew COVID Law Allows Delays In Trade Remedy Proceedings, Risks WTO ViolationsOn July 27, Canada's Bill C-20, An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures, became law. Buried in Bill C-20, beneath changes to Canada's emergency fiscal measures...CanadaInternational LawBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleCOVID-19 And Residential Tenancy Agreements: Part OnePart one of this series discusses recent legislative amendments resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and considerations for landlords before proceeding with termination of a tenancy and/or eviction.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleThe Long-Term Impact Of COVID-19 On Short-Term RentalsFollowing on from 2019, 2020 is off to a bad start for short-term rental operators, known in the industry as "hosts" ("Hosts"). CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleThe Value Of PropTech In A Post-Pandemic WorldAs the COVID-19 pandemic recedes and the workforce gradually returns to the office, the commercial real estate industry will rely on PropTech to adapt.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett Jones LLP
ArticleSpeed Limit On Some Ontario Highways Increased To 110km/h – Two Important ConcernsThe province is currently just over half-way through a two-year pilot project which saw the speed limit increased to 110km/h on the following three stretches of 400-series highways as of September 2019:CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleCanada Introduces Stricter Restrictions On International TravelDuring a January 28, 2021 news conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced stricter rules for travellers enteringCanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Littler - Canada
ArticleCOVID-19: Pensions Regulatory Updates Across Canada - June, 2020There have been many legislative and regulatory changes across Canada for pension plan administrators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticleProvince Of Manitoba Introduces Sweeping New Emergency PowersOn April 15, 2020, the government of Manitoba announced the introduction of Bill 54, The Emergency Measures Amendment Act.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
ArticleRegulated Health Professionals Are Open For BusinessOntario is under a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)WeirFoulds LLP
ArticleReinstated Travel Restrictions To Northern Manitoba And Remote Communities Effective September 4In response to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in southern Manitoba, the Manitoba government announced on August 31, 2020 that it would be re-implementing travel restrictions to...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)MLT Aikins LLP
ArticleHit Me With Your Best Shot: Mandatory Vaccination Policy Survives Challenge At ArbitrationIn one of the first decisions to be released in Ontario on the subject, an arbitrator has upheld a mandatory vaccination policy that was challenged by the Union as being unreasonable.CanadaEmployment and HRCCPartners
ArticleThe Indigenous Community Support Fund And Other Covid-19 Assistance For Indigenous GovernmentsIn recent weeks, the Federal Government has announced numerous support programs to assist Canadians in dealing with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleTips For E-Sports Participants Travelling To The U.S. Or CanadaE-sports tournaments have seen tremendous success in hosting arena events with crowd participation in the past.CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP