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COVID-19 Co-parenting: Access Between Ontario & Quebec
Topic: Family Law April 8, 2020 by Jamie Mookerjea
Since mid-March everyday life has changed dramatically. Homeschooling and working from home are the norm. Ontario, as are many provinces, is in “lockdown”. We are told to stay home, and …
Federal Government Announces Wage Subsidy for Businesses
Topic: Employment and Labour Law March 31, 2020 by Chris Rutherford & Josef Gallant
On March 27th, the Federal Government announced new measures directed at helping “small and medium-sized businesses” to cope with COVID-19 related economic hardships without having to lay off employees. The …
Canada Emergency Response Benefit: A Primer
Topic: Employment and Labour Law March 27, 2020 by Chris Rutherford & Josef Gallant
Governments at all levels are scrambling to develop and implement benefit programs to help Canadians offset financial hardships in the wake of COVID-19. With information coming in flurries of news …
Parenting During Pandemic
Topic: Family Law March 26, 2020 by Mimi Marrello
Parenting with a former spouse can be difficult and stressful for a parent in the normal course of a separation. Adding to that conflict is the recent health pandemic affecting …
Employment Standards Act Adapting to COVID-19
Topic: Employment and Labour Law March 24, 2020 by Chris Rutherford & Josef Gallant
Over the past couple of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has led governments to take unprecedented measures in an effort to contain the further spread of the virus. This has led …
Consider Yourself Warned the Next Time you Lace Up Your Skates
Topic: Civil Litigation January 17, 2020 by Michael Beeson
If you’re a regular at your local rink, or a fan of contact sports more generally, consider yourself warned in light of the recent decision Casterton v MacIsaac (2019 ONSC …