Publications

Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, March 25, 2020 – With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the forefront of the news cycle, governments and businesses are working to minimize the pandemic’s effect on the world’s economy, both at the macro and micro level. Despite those efforts, businesses are sure to face significant and unexpected changes in their day-to-day operations, which will likely...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, March 25, 2020 – On March 16, 2020, the Ontario government made the unprecedented decision to largely close the court system in Ontario in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 20, 2020, the Ontario government made a second unprecedented decision to suspend all limitation periods in Ontario retroactive to March 16, 2020. Likewise, the timelines for any steps...

Cox & Palmer, Nova Scotia, March 25, 2020 – As both provincial and federal governments across Canada continue to impose restrictions on business and travel in an attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19, parties to contracts, especially service or sale of goods contracts, may find it increasingly more challenging to complete their contractual obligations. In this context, it may be useful to review...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, March 25, 2020 – Following the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) that COVID-19 is a pandemic, governments and businesses have been desperately trying to figure out how to address the constantly changing business environment resulting from this virus. The rapid spread of the virus and the ensuing social distancing and self-isolation measures have had a massive impact...