Ontario Announces Proof of Vaccination Requirements for Entry Into Certain Settings & Vaccination Passports
On September 1, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced that as of September 22, 2021, individuals must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status along with a photo ID to gain entry into certain establishments,
Saskatchewan and British Columbia Become First Canadian Jurisdictions to Offer Job-Protected Vaccination Leaves
Saskatchewan and British Columbia (“BC”) have become the first Canadian jurisdictions to enact legislation which provide employees with time off to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
The Federal Government Has Extended Recovery Benefits, Employment Insurance Regular Benefits, and the COVID-19 Leave Under the Canada Labour Code
On February 19, 2021, the federal government announced that it would introduce regulatory and legislative amendments to increase the number of weeks available for benefits
COVID-19 and the Workplace: ESA Amendments, Federal Benefits and Layoff Principles
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on how Canadian employers conduct business. Canada’s federal and provincial governments have been continuously announcing measures to lessen the impact of the pandemic on employers and employees.
Bill C-86: Federal Government Seeks to Make Wide-Sweeping Changes to Employment Standards
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Federally regulated employers need to be prepared for big changes in the near future if a newly introduced bill is passed by the Canadian federal government.
Federal Government Considering New Statutory Holiday in Canada
The Federal Government of Canada has announced plans to introduce a new statutory holiday in recognition of the hardship
The Cannabis Act Passes Final Hurdle and Legalization Date Announced
On June 18, 2018 the Senate passed a finalized version of Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act (the “Act”). The Act will become law upon receiving royal assent, which is expected to occur this week. In a press conference on June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Act will come into force […]