Tag: covid-19

How does COVID-19 Affect your Contractual Obligations?

Without a doubt, Canada is facing a significant slowdown due to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. Businesses have shut down, international supply chains have been disrupted, international travel has slowed, and borders have closed. The pandemic has had, and will continue to have, unprecedented effects on the global economy. Ultimately, this will leave many individuals and businesses unable to follow…

Handling Wills and Estates During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak has significantly affected the world in unprecedented ways. Almost every aspect of our daily routines have changed. Many of us are practicing social distancing in addition to self-isolation or self-quarantining at home in hopes of flattening the curve of this pandemic. However, a problem that many Canadians may not be ready to face are…

Managing Temporary Layoffs During COVID-19

COVID-19 has had and continues to severely impact the Canadian economy. Many employers are now implementing, or at least considering, temporary layoffs because of the voluntary or forced operational shutdowns. Below you’ll find some key information regarding temporary layoffs in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. What is a Temporary Layoff? In general, layoffs refer to a period of time where…

How to Navigate Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. Its goal is to mitigate the negative economic effects of the virus by providing relief for workers and businesses through fiscal stimulus measures. More specifically, the plan will provide up to $27 billion in direct assistance to Canadian individuals and businesses. In addition, $55 billion in…

Our Response to COVID-19

Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends: We have waited to post this update to give each of you time to adjust to the “new normal” all of us will be facing for the foreseeable future.  At the outset, we wish to extend our heartfelt concern to you and your loved ones.  As a community, we will get through this, and we…