A Message from our Managing Partner
Over the past couple of months, COVID-19 has changed the way we work. As a trusted business partner to our valued clients and a responsible community member and employer, we have remained committed to doing all we can to help stop the further spread of COVID-19 by staying home, staying safe and staying apart.
Beginning Monday, May 25th 2020, following recommendations from the Provincial Health Authority and WorkSafe BC, we will be increasing the number of staff and lawyers in the office to 25% of our workforce. The remainder of our employees will continue to work remotely and clients should expect business-as-usual in terms of service delivery.
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There is no doubt this pandemic will continue to impact the global economy. The effect on business, employers and individuals is yet to be seen.
In order to help you navigate this situation as it evolves, we have created this page as a hub for information.
Like you, we are adjusting to this new reality day-by-day and, as we do so, we look to official health organizations and government resources to inform our decision-making. We will share those links we have found most useful. We will also share timely insights including blog posts from our own professionals that may assist you during this challenging time.
Please bookmark this page and check back for updates as the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves.
Related Resources
Our COVID-19 Safety Plan
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Aviation Law Blog
- April 3, 2020 – COVID-19: New Aviation Regulations
- July 31, 2020 – Accessible Travel Put on Hold by COVID-19
- October 1, 2020 – COVID-19: Evolving Measures to Promote Safer Skies
- November 27, 2020 – Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction over Class Action on COVID-19 Airfare Refunds
- January 19, 2021 – Return of the Max – Canada Confirms Requirements for Boeing 737 Max Return to Service
Business Law Blog
- March 26, 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impacts on Canadian Immigration
- March 30, 2020 – COVID-19: Impacts on Trademark Applications in Canada
- March 31, 2020 – Frustrated by COVID-19: Recovering and Preventing Business Losses
- April 1, 2020 – Permissive Disclosure of Personal Information in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis
- April 14, 2020 – COVID-19: New Mandatory Self-Isolation Requirement – Top 5 Tips Employers of Workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Need to Know
- April 8, 2020 – Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Attacks during COVID-19
- April 21, 2020 – Ministry of Finance Extends Effective Date of Transparency Register
- April 23, 2020 – Electronic Attendance at Corporate Meetings
- April 28, 2020 – COVID-19: Update on Canadian Immigration
- May 29, 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic: Update on Canadian Immigration
- June 23, 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic: Update on Canadian Immigration
- July 16, 2020 – Canadian Immigration Updates: Biometrics; Restoration of Temporary Resident Status; Study Permit; and Service Canada
- September 1, 2020 – Canadian Immigration Updates: Temporary Policy on Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility; Temporary Policy for Visitors to apply for Work Permit while in Canada; Entry/Exit Records; and Travel Ban
- September 9, 2020 – Hidden Risk of Arbitration: Can an Arbitrator Withhold Your Award if the Other Side Doesn’t Pay?
- September 22, 2020 – New Employer Registration Requirement for B.C. Employers in Hiring Temporary Labour through Specific Federal Programs
- October 6, 2020 – Canadian Immigration Updates: Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Opening; Canada Eases Border Restrictions for Extended Family Members; International Students Authorized to Return to Canada; and Work Permit and Study Permit Applications
- October 19, 2020 The 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program is Now Open
- October 21, 2020 International Students Authorized to Return to Canada
- November 20, 2020 – Canadian Immigration Updates
- November 30, 2020 – The Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR): One Registry to Rule Them All
- January 4, 2021 – Negative Covid-19 Test Required for Airline Passengers Entering Canada
- January 18, 2021 – Police May Owe a Private Duty of Care to Execute Warrants and Other Court Orders Expeditiously
Construction Law Blog
- April 1, 2020 – Builders Liens During the COVID-19 Emergency – Protect your Lien Rights
- April 9, 2020 – Builders Lien Act Exempted from Suspension of Limitation Periods
- May 20, 2020 – Construction Companies Should Check Contracts, Insurance for Relief from Potential Pandemic Losses
Defamation + Public Risk Management Law
Insurance Law Blog
- April 3, 2020 – Limiting Exposure from Exposure: Liability of Essential Service Providers in the Context of COVID-19
- April 24, 2020 – Update: Limiting Exposure from Exposure: Liability of Essential Service Providers in the Context of COVID-19
- August 31, 2020 – Bill 9 Changes to Expert Reports and Disbursements
- September 10, 2020 – Breaking News: Court Dismisses a Decade-Long Battle over Legalizing Private Health Care in B.C.
- December 14, 2020 – BC Ferries Agreements: Joint and Several Liability Remains Between Non-Settling Parties
Labour + Employment Law Blog
- March 18, 2020 – COVID-19: Information for Employers
- March 25, 2020 – COVID-19: Labour + Employment Update (March 25, 2020)
- April 6, 2020 – Extending the Period of Validity of Union Membership Cards
- April 24, 2020 – COVID-19: Canadian Employment Law Reaction
- May 6, 2020 – COVID-19: Recent Statements from BC Human Rights Commissioner and BC Director of Employment Standards
- June 23, 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic: Update on Canadian Immigration
- August 11, 2020 – Expiry of COVID-19 Temporary Layoffs in BC
- October 9, 2020 – Top Court Reminds Us of Employment Law Principles Regarding Wrongful Dismissal Damages Arising from Termination of Employment
- November 26, 2020 – Temporary Extension of Layoff Period Offers Relief
- January 22, 2021 – New Requirements in Place for Federally Regulated Employers under the Canada Labour Code
Housing Blog
- March 19, 2020 – Homeward Bound: A Strata Council’s Guide to Social Distancing
- March 26, 2020 – Gimme a Break: Breaking News on Provincial and Federal COVID-19 Relief for Residential Landlords and Tenants
- April 3, 2020 – Going Viral: A landlord’s guide to balancing privacy rights with reporting COVID-19 in a rental building
- April 14, 2020 – Get Better, Fight Later – BC Hitting the Pause Button on Limitation Periods (With Exceptions)
- May 6, 2020 – Say What?: Communication Tips for Landlords and Tenants during COVID-19
- August 4, 2020 – Back to Normal: B.C. Ban on Evictions Coming to an End
- August 10, 2020 – Knock, Knock: A Landlord’s Guide to Accessing a Rental Unit
- August 25, 2020 – Let’s Get Physical! A Landlord’s Guide to Re-opening a Recreational Facility
Wills + Estates Law Blog
- May 20, 2020 – B.C. Government Allows for Temporary E-Witnessing of Estate Planning Documents
- July 3, 2020 – Proposed Changes to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act
- September 22, 2020 – Ensuring the Validity of Wills Sworn During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- September 30, 2020 – COVID-19 Considerations for a Representation Agreement
- November 20, 2020 – COVID-19 Considerations for Personal Representatives and Attorneys
- December 16, 2020 – Broader Access to Medical Assistance in Dying (“MAiD”) on the Horizon
Useful Links
Health Agencies
Government Health Sites
- BC Center for Disease Control
- Government of British Columbia Provincial Support Information
- Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) General Information
- Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak update
- Public Health Ontario
- Ontario Health and Wellness
