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February 16, 2021 by Henry Chang in COVID-19

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Additional details now available regarding Canada’s mandatory hotel quarantine requirement and new COVID-19 measures at land ports-of-entry

Introduction We previously discussed the Canadian Government’s intention to impose a mandatory hotel quarantine requirement on air travellers. We also […]

February 12, 2021 by Henry Chang in General

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Canada to require COVID-19 test prior to entry at land borders

Introduction We previously reported on the COVID-19 testing requirement applicable to international passengers flying to Canada from another country (the […]

February 12, 2021 by Allison Buchanan in Labour

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Tort of online harassment recognized in Ontario: what are the implications for employers?

In 2019, the Court of Appeal for Ontario declined to recognize a common law tort of harassment in Ontario in […]

February 10, 2021 by Jonathan Mor in COVID-19

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COVID-19 testing requirement quietly amended for international travellers

We previously reported that virtually all international passengers flying to Canada from another country would be required to provide evidence […]

February 01, 2021 by Henry Chang in Immigration

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Canada announces mandatory hotel quarantine for international travellers as well as the expansion of flight restrictions at Canadian airports

Introduction On January 29, 2021, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s intention to implement a mandatory hotel quarantine requirement for all […]

January 21, 2021 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration

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IRCC establishes temporary policy allowing former international students to obtain new work permit

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship recently announced a temporary policy that would grant a new work permit to […]

January 19, 2021 by Allison Buchanan in Labour

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Court of Appeal for Ontario clarifies that labour arbitrators have jurisdiction over long-term disability claims by unionized employees

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently considered whether labour arbitrators or the courts have jurisdiction over unionized employee claims […]

January 14, 2021 by Adrian Miedema in COVID-19

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Employer alert: Ontario issues “stay-at-home” order and new restrictions on businesses

On January 12, 2021, the Government of Ontario declared a new state of emergency, announced a “stay-at-home” order, and imposed […]

January 11, 2021 by Henry Chang in COVID-19, General

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ArriveCAN

Introduction As part of Canada’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers are required to provide contact and […]

January 06, 2021 by Claire Browne in Employment Standards

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New Public Health Requirements for Toronto Businesses and Organizations

On January 4, 2021, Toronto Public Health announced new legal requirements for businesses and organizations in the City of Toronto […]