Perspectives juridiques

Les bureaux de propriété intellectuelle à l’heure de la COVID-19

Infolettre : Technologies, propriété intellectuelle et protection de la vie privée

À l’instar d’autres secteurs, des bureaux de propriété intellectuelle de partout dans le monde prennent des mesures face à la pandémie de COVID-19. Parmi ces mesures figure le report de certaines échéances. Vous trouverez ci-dessous un sommaire des approches que […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (March 18, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Federal The Government of Canada announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy:  $27 billion in direct support will be given to Canadian workers and businesses.  Highlights include: Support for Canadians 1. Temporary Income Support for […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (as of March 17, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Over the past 48 hours, numerous measures have been introduced by the federal and provincial governments across Canada, including increased travel restrictions, mandatory closures and other public orders, and announcements relating to leaves of absence.  This bulletin provides a summary […]

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Managing COVID-19 in condos

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

As the public response to Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) expands, it has become clear that the best course of action to reduce the risk of transmission is to practice social distancing. In addition to impacts on daily life that are quickly becoming […]

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When is a « bridge » not a « road »?: The application of The Builders’ Lien Act to overpass projects

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently upheld[1] the decision of the Queen’s Bench (“QB”) in PCL Construction Management Inc. v Saskatoon (City).[2] This case is instructive on when The Builders’ Lien Act (“BLA”) will apply to road construction projects – […]

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Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 1

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

Construction contracts are crucial to mitigating risks for all parties involved and preventing future disputes. However, there are a number of common pitfalls that can be avoided with prior planning and careful drafting. Some key considerations and clauses that construction […]

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COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Can my organization be shut down and other questions about public health events and emergency management powers

Communiqué sur la santé

Since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19, was originally identified on December 31, 2019 by Chinese health authorities, it has been closely followed internationally by all levels of government, as well as by global, national and […]

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Mise à jour : gestion de la COVID-19 en milieu de travail

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Aperçu de la situation (en date du 15 mars 2020) Le 11 mars 2020, le nouveau Coronavirus 2019 (la « COVID-19 ») a été qualifié de pandémie par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé. Jusqu’à présent, plus de 100 pays ont rapporté des […]

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Federal efforts on COVID-19 to assist employers & employees

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

On March 11, 2020, the Federal Government announced the establishment of a $1-billion package to address the COVID-19 virus outbreak (which is now a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization).  Part of the funds, $275 million, will be […]

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Civil contempt of court in the labour context

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

An ongoing and high profile Saskatchewan labour dispute between Consumers’ Co-Operative Refineries Ltd. (the “Co-Op”) and Unifor Canada, Local 594 (the “Union”) spilled over into the courts recently, providing an opportunity to examine the court’s powers to find a party […]

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