Canada-Focused COVID-19 Latest Developments

The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic are extremely fluid, with material developments occurring daily. Set out below are highlights of the latest developments, with corresponding links to more fulsome articles:

1. Ontario Government Announces COVID-19 Workplace Inspection Blitzes. (more)

2. Provincial Health Officer Imposes new COVID-19 Orders for Employers and Individuals in British Columbia. (more)

3. New Entry Requirements for Travellers to Canada Including Citizens and Permanent Residents (more)

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1. 1.Federal Government Announces a 75% Wage Subsidy and Loan Program to Assist Small and Medium Businesses (more)

2. New WSIB Premium Deferral for Employers (more)

3. Alberta Implements 14-Day Unpaid Job-Protected Leave (more)

4. Newfoundland and Labrador Introduce COVID-19 Related Leave (move)

5. Updated – Overview of Various Government Programs Being Launched to Mitigate the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic (more)

6. Updated – Closures Affecting Ontario Courts and Workplace Tribunals (more)

7. Updated – Closures Affecting Courts and Workplace Tribunals in Atlantic Canada (more)

8. Updated – Atlantic Canada Response to COVID-19 (more)

9. Updated – FAQ’s: COVID-19 and the Workplace (more)

As part of our commitment to assisting employers through these difficult times, Mathews Dinsdale has also established a number of dedicated resources to assist with providing employers with immediate support, any time of day or night, including:

·     24-HOUR COVID-19 TELEPHONE SUPPORT: 1.855.632.4647 Our lawyers are available to assist with working through these
issues, and are committed to providing a timely response. However, where there is a particularly pressing need for support, Mathews Dinsdale has established a 24-hour telephone support line which will provide a more immediate connection to one of our firm’s lawyers.

·     24-HOUR EMAIL SUPPORT: covid19help@mathewsdinsdale.com
In addition to having access to their preferred Mathews Dinsdale lawyers, and the 24-hour telephone support line, employers can also directly email our Firm’s COVID-19 response team any time of day.

·     COVID-19 RESOURCE WEB-PORTAL: Available here https://mathewsdinsdale.com/covid-19-employer-support/. This website contains
information about the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 impacting the workplace, including information about: government announcements, legislative changes, court and tribunal closures, and a series of helpful FAQs. This regularly-updated resource centre also acts as a centralized depository for relevant In A Flash articles, webinar information and other important resources.

If you have specific issues relating to the impact of COVID-19 on your workplace, or would like assistance with developing and/or reviewing pandemic plans, please do not hesitate to contact your Mathews Dinsdale lawyer.