Leanne Standryk Elected To Hockey Canada Board of Directors

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 in News

HOCKEY CANADA USHERS IN CHANGE WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Three women, two men join Hockey Canada board as new directors November 15, 2020 CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada’s Winter Congress and Annual Meeting, held virtually for the first time due to […] Read More

Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open

Posted on Nov 3, 2020 in News

News Release November 3, 2020 TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, the Ontario government has developed the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. It ensures that public health measures are targeted, incremental and responsive to help limit the spread of COVID-19, while keeping schools […] Read More

Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health Measures in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region

Posted on Oct 9, 2020 in News

News Release Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health Measures in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region October 9, 2020 Government Taking Further Steps to Support Small Business in these Hotspots TORONTO – In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Public Health Measures Table, and local medical officers of health and […] Read More

Ontario Government Now Requires Business Owners to Pre-Screen Employees for COVID-19 Daily

Posted on Sep 27, 2020 in News

From: Leanne Standryk The Government of Ontario introduced a further amendment to O.Reg. 364/20 on September 25, 2020 which became effective September 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The amendment introduces a requirement that: the person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with the […] Read More

Ontario Set to Employ the Largest Number of Labour Inspectors in Provincial History

Posted on Sep 23, 2020 in News

News Release Ontario Set to Employ the Largest Number of Labour Inspectors in Provincial History September 23, 2020 New Inspectors will help Keep Workers Safe on the Job during COVID-19 TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a recruitment campaign to increase its team of frontline health and safety inspectors by 98 […] Read More

Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province

Posted on Sep 19, 2020 in News

From Leanne Standryk News Release Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province September 19, 2020 Province Takes Decisive Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 TORONTO The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number […] Read More

Ontario Government Announcement – September 3, 2020 Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Posted on Sep 4, 2020 in News

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario Government introduced Regulation 228/20: Infectious Disease Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Our earlier briefing note on Regulation 228/20 can be found here. Under Regulation 228/20, the deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave was set to expire September 4, 2020. On September 3, 2020, the Government […] Read More

Ontario Extends Support for Employers and Employees Impacted by COVID-19

Posted on Sep 3, 2020 in News

News Release Ontario Extends Support for Employers and Employees Impacted by COVID-19 September 3, 2020 Protecting jobs by helping businesses avoid costly payouts and closures TORONTO – The Ontario government is helping protect jobs and businesses by extending protection to prevent temporary layoffs from automatically becoming permanent job losses. Although Ontario is now in Phase […] Read More

Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September

Posted on Jul 30, 2020 in News

News Release Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September July 30, 2020 Province Providing Critical Investments and Resources to Keep Students and Staff Safe TORONTO — The Ontario government is announcing the safe reopening of schools for in-class instruction beginning this September. The government has unveiled a plan that prioritizes […] Read More

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders Again

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 in News

News Release Ontario Extends Emergency Orders July 16, 2020 Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended most emergency orders currently in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) until July 29, 2020. […] Read More