Common Parenting Questions During COVID-19
A few weeks ago, we blogged about the case of Ribeiro v Wright which provides the foundation for parents asking themselves: how does access work during COVID-19? In this blog, we will discuss access questions that have arisen in the Court since that time. Does access stop if one parent is a healthcare worker? At […]
Disclosure of Personal Information During COVID-19
All employers in Ontario are subject to numerous privacy laws that regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of employee personal information. In the natural course of business, an employer collects employees’ medical information for a variety of purposes, including; administration of leaves of absence, accommodation of disability, administration of benefits, and ensuring the safety of […]
Temporary Top Up for Low-Income Front Line Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed particular demands on low-income workers in certain sectors, including those on the front-line in hospitals and nursing homes, those ensuring the integrity of the food supply, or providing essential retail services to Canadians. The crisis has put a spotlight on the issue of income disparity. In recognition that these essential […]
The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – FAQ (updated July 21, 2020)
On July 21st, House of Commons passed Bill C-20 which provides a substantial broadening and extension of the CEWS Program. The Program’s wage subsidy calculation scheme has also been significantly transformed. What is it? The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) provides a wage subsidy to eligible employers, retroactive to March 15, 2020 and now ending […]
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) – Updated on April 17, 2020
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which is designed to assist employed and self-employed workers, began receiving applications April 6, 2020. The CERB provides a taxable benefit of $2,000/month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefit is available to Canadians who have lost their […]
COVID-19 and Your Commercial Lease (for Landlords) (updated June 19, 2020)
Can I evict my tenant for non-payment of rent? A commercial lease agreement will often contain language that allows a landlord to terminate the lease and re-gain possession of the premises if the tenant fails to pay rent. In this case, the right to repossess the premises under the lease should be exercised in accordance […]
COVID-19 and Corporate Tax Filings
Federal Government On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced the details of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. Included in the measures announced to support Canadian businesses was additional flexibility with respect to corporate tax filings. Canadian businesses will be able to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax […]
COVID-19: Court Strongly Suggests Settling Writ of Execution Dispute
In Ali v. Tariq, 2020 ONSC 1695 (CanLII) an application was advanced seeking to set aside a writ of execution that had been filed pursuant to a default judgment relating to lands and premises belonging to the applicant. The applicant had sold her property and the sale was scheduled to close the following day. The […]
Records of Employment in the COVID Era
Employment and Social Development of Canada has issued specific directions to employers on how to complete Records of Employment where an employee has been directly affected by the coronavirus. Their website notes: “If your employees are directly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and they are no longer working, you must issue a Record of Employment […]
