There have been two recent developments that will be of interest to potential litigants in the construction sector. One of these developments arose from the…
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Allowing tenants to forgo paying rent may be equivalent of down-zoning
As we enter what may be the second full month of the economic shutdown, landlords are left wondering whether they will be able to rely on the usual recourse – eviction – if their tenants do not pay rent
Continue readingE-filing, efficiency, and access to justice
On April 24, Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella published an op-ed in the Globe and Mail titled “Our civil justice system needs to be brought into the 21st century”.
Continue readingFederal government ready to implement commercial rent relief program for small businesses
Prime Minister Trudeau announced on April 24 that the government is ready to implement its commercial rent relief program for small businesses.
Continue readingBusinesses face battles with their insurers over coverage related to economic shutdown
Businesses that have been forced to close due to COVID-19 may have been hoping their business interruption insurance will cover their losses, but many policies exclude coverage of interruptions to business resulting from viruses or pandemics.
Continue readingCanada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance and the post-pandemic legal environment
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcement on April 16 that the federal government will be providing rent support to small and medium-sized businesses.
Continue readingPrime Minister Trudeau alludes to pending relief for commercial rent
In his address to the nation on April 15, Prime Minister Trudeau said that the government would soon have more to say to businesses worried about commercial rent.
Continue readingQuicker and Less Expensive Resolution of Commercial Disputes Through Mediation/Arbitration
With businesses facing mounting challenges during the coronavirus crisis, finding a fast and less expensive way to resolve commercial disputes has become a pressing practical priority.
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