ACC Canada Newsstand
OSC Renews MoU with CPAB
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) recently signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU
OSC Introduces Three-Year Moratorium on Trade Matching Exception Reporting
On March 26, the Ontario Securities Commission announced that it was introducing a three-year moratorium on the requirement that registered firms
Cybersecurity and COVID-19
Businesses are turning to online solutions as they struggle to adapt to the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19. Many people are now working
Holdbacks in the time of COVID-19: Potential Impacts of Emergency Measures on BC
Novel legal issues arise daily as the world navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. One such issue relates to limitation periods and their implications for
How to Lead by Example Amidst a Pandemic - 7 Tips
It’s surreal and seismic - one-third of the planet (2.6 billion people) are now at home taking medical precautions. The once unfamiliar term “social
COVID-19: The Essential Need-to-Know Guide for Employers and Employees
The immediate impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has caused major disruptions to Ontario’s workplaces. In recent weeks, new questions
Government of Canada Announces Emergency Wage Subsidy Detail
On April 1, 2020, the federal government provided more detailed information about the augmented wage subsidy plan that was announced on March 27
Pandemics and Privacy: Key Privacy and Information Security Considerations
Amidst the challenges and uncertainties presented by COVID-19, many businesses are grappling with the application of privacy laws and related
In This Together: Canada’s Debtors and Lenders Take a Calm and Cautious Approach
Like our financial advisory counterparts, we are seeing a large increase in inbound calls from debtors, lenders and other stakeholders, worried about
Current Considerations in Public M&A
While the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental measures continues to evolve on a daily basis, parties to pending and
When can I use an electronic signature?
As the situation with COVID-19 rapidly evolves, many people are being forced to create alternative solutions to conducting business. With many people
Arbitration in unprecedented times: An optimal alternative for resolving disputes
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing significant, temporary changes for courts and businesses alike, parties will have to think of alternatives beyond
Important updates for British Columbia Public Bodies amidst COVID-19 (Canada)
In light of the current and developing COVID-19 circumstances, several directives have been released for British Columbia public bodies pursuant to
Additional details on Canada’s 75 wage subsidy for employers
On April 1, 2020, the Canadian Minister of Finance Bill Morneau provided the following additional details concerning the 75 wage subsidy for
WorkSafeBC announce guidance for employers wrestling with COVID-19 (Canada)
On March 30, 2020, WorkSafeBC published its guide to assist employers with preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. An
COVID-19: Economic Stimulus Through Infrastructure Investment - A New Deal?
At a press conference on March 20, 2020, Quebec’s Premier, François Legault, announced that the completion of infrastructure projects would be
COVID-19: Employment and Labour Round-Up
With changes and updates coming out almost daily, set out below is a brief summary of recent announcements from the federal government, and
Bill 16 Establishes Deposit Protection for Condo Unit Buyers
Stories where an aborted new condominium project resulted in unit buyers losing their deposits are still all too common
Regulatory Clearance of Transactions in Difficult Economic Times
COVID-19 is likely to reshape the competitive landscape for many industries, including triggering increased consolidation as companies address demand
Commercial Insurance Considerations During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and intensify and businesses seek to mitigate financial prejudice, they will consider whether their