Government Portal to Assist Businesses find PPE
As businesses re-open it is important that you review sector-specific guidelines to identify the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to keep your employees, contractors, visitors and customers safe. Supplies are in high demand and the needs of
Briefing Note: COVID-19 – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Employers – Updated to May 8, 2020 – Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment and Labour Lawyers
Attached is Briefing Note #6 (updated to May 8, 2020) - COVID-19 - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Employers. Please Note: Information changes daily (sometimes within a day), including the details of the various government initiatives, announcements and regulations. As
Your weekly Ontario Construction News | May 11 2020
Your weekly Ontario Construction News eletter: See today's newspaper here Ontario cancels Halton Region Consolidated Courthouse construction project to fund remote and online justice services Ontario Construction News staff writer The provincial government has decided to pull the plug on the Halton Region Consolidated
Upcoming IMPACT Online Training Classes
IMPACT is offering two upcoming online training events being offered by IMPACT at no cost to our members. See below for details: Title: On-Demand Online: Bluebeam Revu Basics 2018/2019 Date: Access available starting on approximately Monday, May 18, 2020 Time: Access at your own
Report for the Labour-Management Network, May 2020
A summary of the letter from The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that we are following the most up-to-date recommendations from Public Health Ontario. Our
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 (April 23, 2020)
News Release Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 April 23, 2020 TORONTO — On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date
CRA Wage Subsidy Calculator
The federal government is urging anyone planning on receiving a federal wage subsidy to use this new online calculator this week that will help speed them through the application process. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy/cews-calculate-subsidy-amount.html
CHANGES TO TIME LIMITS
Last week, the Government of Ontario issued a regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, suspending legislated limitation periods for the duration of the state of emergency. As a result, we are temporarily extending the following time limits: · six-month time limit
Additional Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Government of Canada is making additional investments to support Canadian businesses from the economic impacts of COVID-19. These new investments provide support to financial institutions and allow them to quickly provide credit and liquidity options for a range of
Construction site health and safety during COVID-19
Find resources, best practices and information to help construction employers understand their rights and responsibilities while operating during COVID-19. OVERVIEW This is not a legal document and employers are advised to seek legal advice. Employers and constructors have obligations to protect workers from