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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.

April 8, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

COVID-19 Causes Recalibration of Privacy Interests of Personal Health Information

By Margaret Truesdale

Ontario generally zealously protects personal health information from disclosure. The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (the “PHIPA”)…

April 8, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Ontario Provides for Extension of Deadlines for AGM and Electronic Meetings

By Robert P. Kinghan, Dirk Bouwer & Sue Kavanagh

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic an emergency was declared in Ontario on March 17, 2020, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The…

April 8, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Extended Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines

By Alanna T. Mar

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has extended various deadlines for income tax filing and payment, as…

April 3, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Federal Government Releases Further Details Regarding the Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

By Brian Kells & Colleen Rhodes

In an effort to preserve Canadian jobs, the federal government has announced the proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. The hope is that…

April 1, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Temporary Layoffs in Ontario

By Courtney March

A temporary layoff allows an employer to suspend or restrict an employee’s job for a set period without terminating the employment relationship. In…

April 1, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit

By Courtney March

On March 25, 2020, the Government of Canada proposed legislation to enact the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) in response to the…

April 1, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Ontario’s List of Essential Businesses

By Courtney March

On March 23, 2020, the Government of Ontario ordered the closure of all workplaces it considered to be “non-essential”. These workplaces were ordered…

April 1, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

The Government of Canada’s Support to Businesses

By Courtney March

The Government of Canada announced a wage subsidy for eligible businesses of up to 75% for 3 months, retroactive to March 15, 2020. On March 30, 2020,…

March 31, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

COVID-19 Construction Law Update

By Bryce Dillon & Keith MacLaren

Below is a summary of important legal information for Ontario businesses in construction to keep in mind during the COVID-19 / coronavirus crisis.…

March 30, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

COVID-19 – Canadian Patent Office Update

By Wendy Lamson

Deadline extensions under subsections 78(1) and 78(2) of the Patent Act The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced earlier this month that…

March 27, 2020 | Covid-19 | Publications

Temporary Relief from Certain Filing Obligations Under Canadian Securities Regulations Announced By the…

By Robert P. Kinghan, Dirk Bouwer & Sue Kavanagh

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced March 23, 2020 temporary relief from certain filing…