Covid-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, businesses are forced to contemplate unprecedented scenarios. At Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP, we are dedicated to monitoring both federal and provincial announcements to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information and advice as this situation develops.

We have and will continue to provide insight into the legal issues that may affect your workplace. Please find articles and fact sheets below of some of the most recent legislative announcements impacting workplaces across Ontario and Canada.

Please do not hesitate to contact one of our lawyers directly, or reach out to our Public Health Advisory Group if you require assistance in navigating the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

September 2, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Validity of Electronic Signatures in Ontario

By Ben Hopkins

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the…

June 28, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Your Workplace

By Courtney March

As Ontario continues its roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, employers and their employees may be looking forward to a safe return to their workplace. As part…

June 21, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Navigating Canada’s COVID Border Restrictions: Facilitating Cross-Border Business as a U.S. Corporate Entity

By Warren L. Creates

Unlike the increasingly relaxed border policies of the United States, Canada’s borders remain relatively closed to all non-essential travel due to the…

June 15, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Crosslinx Case Indicates Courts are Sympathetic to Construction Contractors Delayed by COVID-19 Pandemic

By Bryce Dillon

In Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure,[i] an Ontario Judge held that health and safety measures undertaken by a construction contractor in response to…

April 15, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  News Releases

Canada Announces New Pathway to Permanent Resident Status for Essential Workers

By Warren L. Creates

In an effort to fast-track Canada’s post-COVID 19 economic recovery, on 14 April 2021, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced…

February 17, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Changes to Canadian Privacy Legislation

By Brianna Mayes and Selena Saikaley

Canada’s Privacy Act[1] is over 35 years old and is long overdue for an update. Given the technological shifts and societal changes over the years, the…

November 17, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Building the Bridge over Troubled Waters: Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan in the wake of the United States…

By Warren L. Creates

On 30 October 2020, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2021-2023 Immigration…

October 8, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

PCT National Phase Entries –Transitioning to a Shorter Exam Request Deadline and Stricter Late National…

By Wendy Lamson

The Canadian Patent Act and Rules underwent sweeping changes on October 30, 2019.  However, for certain PCT national phase entries in Canada, some of the…

September 30, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Zombie Deeds – the Undead of the Real Estate World

By Rachael Belford

Fittingly, during the initial onset of the current COVID-19 pandemic, which began in a similar fashion to the way zombie plagues often seem to get their…

September 14, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Considerations for the Return to Work amid COVID-19

By Karin Pagé

Over the past 6 months, businesses have had to adapt to many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The return to work environment presents some…

August 12, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Canada—a Great Place to Ride out the Storm and Stay Awhile—or Stay for Good!

By Warren L. Creates

This article is best described as a fact-based white paper, which seeks to be a report or guide to inform readers in a concise manner about a complex…

August 7, 2020  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Federal Government Extends Deadlines for Corporate Meetings

By Conor Cronin

Upon the receipt of Royal Assent to Bill C-20, the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19), became law (the Act). Under the Act, certain deadlines…