COVID-19
Evicting a Commercial Tenant in Ontario
UPDATE - APRIL 27, 2021 In December 2020, Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act, 2020 came into effect, which amends the Commercial Tenancies Act (CTA) to reinstate a temporary ban on evictions in Ontario for certain eligible...
Revisiting Ontario’s COVID-19 Temporary Layoffs and Dismissal Changes
During Ontario’s third lockdown, many sectors are once again navigating partial or full closures and significant changes in business operations. These changes are impacting workplaces and forcing businesses to make tough staffing decisions. Ontario has updated the regulations of the...
The Federal Home Equity Capital Gains Tax
As federal and provincial government deficits skyrocket due to COVID-19 support payouts such as the CERB, governments at all levels will be searching for new revenue sources in the not-so-distant future to try and balance budgets. One way to accomplish...
Ottawa Landlords and the Mandatory Mask By-Law
If you are a landlord in Ottawa, you may be wondering how the newly announced mandatory mask by-law impacts you, your tenants and your property. Keep reading below for a quick overview on what this means for you and your...
Terminating a Commercial Lease in Ottawa
With many businesses closing down due to COVID-19, the physical distancing rules, or choosing to fully work from home, a common question we often hear relates to options surrounding a commercial lease. Many clients want to know if they are...
Development Applications and COVID-19: Delays, Deadlines and Expiry Dates
In Ontario, a state of emergency was declared due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on March 17, 2020. On March 20, 2020, the province issued a Regulation (retroactive to March 16, 2020) under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, that...
COVID-19: Can Your Employer Force You Back to Work in Ontario?
With the Province of Ontario now into Stage 1 of its ‘Framework for Reopening’ businesses, many workers have questions about their rights as they relate working during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your employer is allowed to resume business but you...
Doing Business in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Just Became Easier and Safer
On May 12, 2020, Bill 190, COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020 (the “Act”) was passed to address social distancing concerns faced by businesses in carrying out their statutory responsibilities. The legislation addresses these concerns two ways....
‘Force Majeure’ Clause in Contracts with American Companies
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods – The CISG – contains a Force Majeure clause and it is important to know about it if you have a contract with an American company where COVID-19...
Impacts of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Construction Sector
As of April 16, 2020, the suspension of limitation periods and procedural steps will not apply to Ontario’s Construction Act. That means that timelines under the Act are in place and now running. This includes timelines for the preservation and...
