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A CERB Application Update
Monday, April 6, 2020Stephen A. ThieleLitigationCOVID-19, Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
On Friday, April 3rd, 2020, the Government of Canada released a comprehensive question and answer resource on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Specifically, eligibility requirements and the application process was clarified
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Top 10 Work Refusal Questions for Employers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, April 6, 2020Soma Ray-EllisLitigationCOVID-19, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Employer, Employee, Employment Agreements, Employment Standards Amendment Act
The global spread of COVID-19 has impacted employers and employees across the globe, and Canada is no exception. Soma Ray-Ellis, Chair – Employment and Labour Law Group has prepared the ten most relevant questions that employers and employees need to understand in this COVID-19 work reality we now find ourselves in.
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Ontario expands non-essential business closures
Saturday, April 4, 2020Stephen A. ThieleLitigationCOVID-19, Ontario, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Emergencies, Healthcare
On April 3, 2020, the Ontario government expanded the list of non-essential businesses that will be required to close while the province courageously battles to control the spread of COVID-19.
Under Regulation 82/20, the Ontario government had previously provided a list of businesses that it had deemed essential and that could remain open during the current health emergency.
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Frustration and Pandemic - A Long Term Perspective on COVID-19 and Frustration of Contracts
Thursday, April 2, 2020Kenneth Jull, Jonathan James NehmetallahLitigationCOVID-19, Compliance, Frustration, Force Majeure, Contract Law
In these times of global health uncertainty and economic troubles it is tempting to jump to the “frustration of contract” conclusion. While we acknowledge that it is tempting to see the current economic trouble as frustrating the performance of contract there are a number of factors that must be considered when...
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Federal and Provincial Government Relief Measures Available to Businesses
Thursday, April 2, 2020Stephen A. ThieleLitigation, Business LawLayoffs, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Wage Subsidy, Work-Sharing Program Extensions, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
This blog will provide an overview of the most significant federal and provincial relief measures to assist businesses and entrepreneurs in the face of the unique and pressing challenges presented by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Ontario Legislation To Protect Workers: COVID-19
Friday, March 20, 2020Soma Ray-EllisEmployment Law, Employment Standards Act, LitigationEmployment Agreements, Ontario, Safety, Wrongful Dismissal, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Emergencies, Ontario Government, Bill 186
On March 19, 2020, the Ontario Government introduced the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020, which amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000, to protect the jobs of employees who...
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Zombie Deed Sparks Reoccurring Legal Debate
Wednesday, March 11, 2020James CookLitigation, Real EstateZombie Deed, Probate, Land Registry
Absent a sequel by way of appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice may have struck the final blow to the head of “zombie deeds”. A “zombie deed” generally refers to...
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Dispute Over Outhouse Clogs Up The Courts: Armstrong v. Moore
Wednesday, January 29, 2020James CookLitigation, Real Estate, Land Use Regulation, Land Titles ActCosts, Ontario
Can the location of an outhouse grant title to a portion of the neighbour’s land? This was the smelly issue facing the Court in a matter that went through a seven day trial followed by a recent trip to...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO): A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Lad KucisHealth Law, LitigationCollege of Veterinarians of Ontario, Veterinarians, Disciplinary Hearing, Complaints
As legal counsel for veterinarians, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (the “College”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO): A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Wednesday, October 23, 2019Lad KucisHealth Law, LitigationComplaints, Disciplinary Hearing, Massage Therapists
As legal counsel for registered massage therapists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (the “College”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information that...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Thursday, October 3, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawComplaints, Disciplinary Hearing, Compliance, Inquiries, Complaints and Report Committee
As legal counsel for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (“CASLPO”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Optometrists of Ontario A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Tuesday, September 17, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawComplaints
As legal counsel for optometrists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Optometrists of Ontario (the “College”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information that...
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How the Identities of Health Professionals are Revealed in HPARB Complaint Review Decisions
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawHealthcare, Complaints
It is the long-standing practice of the Health Professions and Appeal Board (HPARB) to identify parties by their...
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Responding to Complaints Before the College of Psychologists of Ontario A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Wednesday, September 4, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawComplaints, Healthcare, College of Psychologists of Ontario, Disciplinary Hearing
As legal counsel for psychologists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the College of Psychologists of Ontario (“CPO”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information that...
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Responding to Complaints Before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario: A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Monday, August 26, 2019Lad KucisHealth Law, LitigationComplaints, Compliance, Royal College of Dental Surgeons
As legal counsel for dentists, we are routinely asked questions about the complaints process before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (“RCDSO”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the...
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Responding to Complaints Before the Ontario College of Pharmacists: A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Wednesday, August 21, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawDisciplinary Hearing, Ontario College of Pharmacists, Pharmacy
As legal counsel for pharmacists, we are regularly asked questions about the complaints process before the Ontario College of Pharmacists (“OCP”).
Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information that pharmacists need to know.
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Discipline Matters Before the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO): A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Tuesday, August 13, 2019Lad KucisLitigation, Health LawCollege of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, Complaints, Dental Hygienists, Inquiries, Complaints and Report Committee, Disciplinary Hearing, Ontario
As legal counsel for dental hygienists, we are often asked questions about what happens when a dental hygienist is referred to the Discipline Committee of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (the “CDHO”).
The following is the essential information that dental hygienists need to know about...
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Cannabis, Compliance, and Trust
Friday, July 26, 2019Kenneth Jull, Jonathan James NehmetallahCannabis, LitigationCannabis Laws, Compliance, Marijuana
Health Canada is investigating CannTrust for growing over ten thousand kilograms of cannabis in unlicensed rooms between October, 2018 and March, 2019. The Globe and Mail reported this week that...
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The New FSRA and its Potential Impact on Licensed Service Providers in the Health Care Sector
Monday, July 22, 2019Lad KucisHealth Law, Litigation
On June 8, 2019, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) came into existence, replacing the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (“FSCO”) and the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (“DICO”).
Among its various tasks, FSRA will be responsible for...
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