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Impacts of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Construction Sector
As of April 16, 2020, the suspension of limitation periods and procedural steps will not apply to Ontario’s Construction Act. That means that timelines under the Act are in place and now running. This includes timelines for the preservation and...
UPDATE: Special Government Initiatives to Assist Canadian Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Over the recent weeks, there has been a panoply of government programs and special measures aimed at providing assistance to businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are facing growing hardship and challenges during COVID-19. While it may not be exhaustive of...
Consequences of Failing to Abide with Social Distancing during COVID-19: Exclusive Possession of the Home
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, a recent court decision made it clear that science does count in Ontario. There were significant consequences, when a property owner who occupied a residence was not abiding with social/physical distancing with respect...
Special Government Initiatives to Assist Canadian Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
At this time of high uncertainty combined with the rapid and changing flow of public information announcements and media alerts, this blog aims to assist entrepreneurs by outlining some of the government programs and actions recently announced to specifically help...
COVID-19: Update from Merovitz Potechin LLP
Update: March 26, 2020 We hope that you and your family are healthy and safe. We intend to keep you informed as the situation with COVID-19 evolves and provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding our office procedures and...
