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COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 23, 2020)

April 23, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $1 billion in support of a national medical research strategy to fight COVID-19 that includes vaccine development, the production of treatments, and tracking […]

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COVID-19 efforts shift to the protection of seniors and vulnerable persons

April 23, 2020 | Kathryn M. Frelick, Lisa Spiegel, Karima Kanani

Health Communiqué

Although the community spread of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have peaked in the province according to public health officials in Ontario, concern about the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care, retirement and congregate care settings has significantly increased. COVID-19 […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 22, 2020)

April 22, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Students and New Grads Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support of nearly $9 billion for post-secondary students and recent graduates.  Proposed supports include: a proposed Canada Emergency Student Benefit for […]

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Relief plan in the works for the “entertainment industry” and other funding for arts, culture, and sports organizations

April 22, 2020 | Nicole K. D’Aoust

Social Impact Newsletter

On Friday, April 17, federal Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced that the Government plans to give $500 million to the “entertainment industry”, which he defined as including arts, culture, and sports organizations.  The Minister specifically mentioned “non-profits” as being possible […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (April 21, 2020)

April 21, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator The government has launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator to support employers as they prepare to apply for the CEWS. Read about it in this […]

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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy at your fingertips

April 21, 2020 | Lisa Goodfellow, Jenifer C. Gentle

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator As previously reported, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), which will provide a 75% wage subsidy of up to $847 per employee per week, to eligible employers, for up to 12 […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 20, 2020)

April 20, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Canada/U.S. Border Restrictions Extended Current border restrictions will be extended for an additional 30 days. Non-essential travel across the border is restricted, including travel for recreation and tourism purposes. The border […]

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To delay or not? Extensions by the CRA and the Tax Court of Canada

April 20, 2020 | Molly Luu, David W. Chodikoff

Tax Notes

CRA has published its position on collections, audit, objections and appeals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most noteworthy, CRA’s stated positions are the following: “Collections activities on new debts will be suspended until further notice, and flexible payment arrangements […]

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COVID-19 Financial Services update: terminating or disclaiming contracts

April 20, 2020 | Kenneth R. Rosenstein, Amanda Plastina, Rebecca Jennings

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

In previous weeks our Financial Services Updates have discussed certain proactive measures that lenders and borrowers can take in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week our update focuses on the ability of companies to terminate contracts in accordance with […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (April 17, 2020)

April 17, 2020

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Small Businesses The Prime Minister today announced the following new initiatives to help small businesses: $675 million will be provided to the six Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) across Canada and $287 […]

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