Author: Candice Porter
Proposed extension of time limits under various legislation may create significant disruption to foreign investments
Burtley Francis Recently, the Government published for public comment draft legislation referred to as the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19). The underlying purpose of the draft legislation, which…
Read MoreNova Scotia announces plan to re-open economy, new funding
Mark Tector and Katharine Mack The province of Nova Scotia announced today that most sectors of the economy may begin to reopen. Provincial grant funding was also announced to help businesses…
Read MoreThe Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program: COVID-19 economic response
Brian Tabor, QC, Ryan Baker, and Madeleine Coats On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the beginning of a new piece to the COVID-19 federal economic response package…
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ & Checklist
Chad Sullivan and Clarence Bennett As many employers resume operations during the ongoing pandemic, we have prepared a list of FAQs and a reopening checklist for businesses operating in Atlantic…
Read MoreExpert insights during COVID-19: an English viewpoint
Daniela Bassan, QC Using its COVID-19 Protocol, the English Technology and Construction Court (TCC) handed down remotely a decision about the role of experts in international arbitration and how multiple…
Read More“Won’t somebody please think of the children?”: Family status accommodation for employers during COVID-19
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Ruth Trask
Ruth Trask On a typical, “normal” day in many Canadian households, adults leave home to go to work, and kids attend school or perhaps daycare. As we keep hearing, though,…
Read MoreFederal Court of Appeal confirms CRA deemed trust priority for unremitted HST – mortgage lenders beware
Maurice Chiasson, QC The Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in The Toronto-Dominion Bank v. Her Majesty the Queen on Apr. 29, 20201. This decision confirms the earlier ruling…
Read MoreNew Brunswick employers returning to the new normal – what’s your plan?
Clarence Bennett and Chad Sullivan The May 8, 2020 announcement On Friday, May 8, 2020, the New Brunswick Government made a significant announcement that the province was moving into the…
Read Morethink: forward in times of crisis
To our clients who have been innovating to protect our communities, from all of us here at Stewart McKelvey, we thank you and are proud of your efforts. As we…
Read MoreWiseau Studio LLC v. Harper: Room Full of Spoons is fair dealing
Nancy Rubin, QC and Sam Ward Background Wiseau Studio, LLC et al. v. Harper et al.1, a recent decision authored by Justice Schabas of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice,…
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