Duties and Best Practices of Fiduciaries During COVID-19
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted life as we know it in Canada, and it will continue to do so into the near future. There is extreme turbulence in the financial markets, businesses have been ordered to close, many people are working from home exercising “social distancing”, and we are communicating primarily by […]
How to Co-Parent in a Pandemic: Advice from the ONSC on Custody, Access and Urgent Motions
Many parents are wondering how to proceed with custody and access arrangements given the current COVID-19 situation. In Ribeiro v Wright the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently provided guidance to families on this important topic. In this blog, we will review the Court’s comments and discuss how families should approach pandemic parenting. Ribeiro v […]
COVID-19 and Your Upcoming Real Estate Transaction
In light of the developing COVID-19 pandemic Mann Lawyers LLP remains open and available to assist our clients through this difficult time. We are committed to doing our part in promoting “social distancing’ to try and slow the spread of COVID-19 and we have implemented a number of measures in our office to protect our […]
I Don’t Feel Safe at Work Because of Coronavirus. Can I Refuse to Work?
On March 23, 2020, the provincial government announced that all non-essential businesses would be shut down in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. Many “essential” businesses, such as marijuana dispensaries and mining operations, remain open and employees are concerned about whether their workplaces are safe or whether their employers have to let them work […]
COVID-19 Insurance Coverage: Are Our Business Losses Covered? If Not, is Your Broker Responsible?
We are certainly in unprecedented times. With schools closed, businesses shuttered, events cancelled, and “social distancing”, the impact of COVID-19 for some Canadian businesses has been devastating. A common question asked by business owners, directors and officers, is whether their company has insurance to cover COVID-19 related losses? The short answer is: Perhaps, but probably […]
Estate Planning During the Covid-19 Outbreak
If you were in the midst of preparing an estate plan before social distancing became the new normal, you may have questions about what the outbreak means for your planning. Alternatively, perhaps the outbreak has highlighted for you just how quickly life’s circumstances can change and making a will and powers of attorney has become […]
COVID-19 and Family Law: Is the Court Open?
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many government organizations and businesses to offer limited services. The Ontario courts are no exception. In this blog, I will review what services are available at the Ottawa courthouse as of today, March 20, during this pandemic and discuss how this situation might impact your family matter. Superior Court The […]
Canada’s Care of Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic (updated April 22, 2021)
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rises in Canada, employers are facing difficult decisions concerning how to balance the health of their employees with the health of their businesses. Many companies have directed their employees to work remotely, some have resorted to temporarily limiting hours, closing their doors or laying off employees, while […]
COVAID: Feds Announce COVID-19 Aid Package
On March 18th, 2020, the Federal Government announced a new $27B aid package (“COVAID”) to help individuals reeling from the financial impact of the virus. For individuals, the package includes: Temporary Income Support for Workers and Parents: In April, for workers without paid sick leave, and who are sick/quarantined/ staying home to care for children, […]
