COVID-19 Resource Centre
To support Western Canada’s business community navigate the legal impacts and implement business continuity plans as a result of COVID-19, we have created this client resource centre and assembled a response team comprised of individuals dedicated to six areas of focus. The response team can provide guidance in navigating this crisis as it continues to unfold and address your legal needs. In addition, we have compiled tools and resources to help inform and guide you.
The six key response areas include: protecting and securing systems and data, workforce and workplace management, business efficacy – product and service delivery including supply chain issues, transactions, disclosure and governance, and finance related challenges. The resource centre will be updated regularly with insights, tools and webinars addressing some of the pressing and future-thinking potential legal issues your organization may face in response to COVID-19.
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As clients shift to remote functionality, protecting and securing technology systems and data is top of mind. Find answers to your privacy questions, cybersecurity issues, IT project delays and other technology related requirements.
Key contact: Danielle Graff | dgraff@mltaikins.com | (306) 347-8410
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There are a variety of solutions for workforce and workplace management in a changing workplace environment relating to health and safety, work disruption, immigration, accommodations, benefit changes, insurance, collective agreements, remote work and other challenges that employers may face.
Key contact: Kevin Wilson | kwilson@mltaikins.com | (306) 975-7103
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Clients concerned with the continuation of product and service delivery have options during this changing environment. Navigate challenges related to essential/critical services, contract compliance, regulatory compliance, resolving disputes, managing procurement arrangements, import/export issues and supply chain interruptions.
Key contact: Peter Drazic | pdrazic@mltaikins.com | (204) 957-4619
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If your business is involved in a transaction or securities offering, whether it be at the preliminary stages or if it has recently concluded, there are a number of relevant factors and obligations to consider (from force majeure, to occurrence of including a material adverse change, to termination rights). Companies and their boards need to address these obligations when carrying out their duties to relevant stakeholders. Obtain guidance on these considerations and mitigate the impact on your business going forward.
Key contact: Jonathan O’ Connor | joconnor@mltaikins.com | (604) 608-4580 | Kevin Sorochan | ksorochan@mltaikins.com | (604) 608-4560 |
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It is critical for your business to ensure that you are complying with all continuous disclosure and reporting requirements, and continue to communicate with stakeholders on changes to your organization.
Key contact: Doug Stewart | dstewart@mltaikins.com | (204) 957-4890
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Obtain practical advice regarding relationships between lenders and borrowers, managing default situations, accessing financing, refinancing and government programs and considering formal or informal restructuring options. Our team is well-versed in the nuances of distressed financial situations and can assist businesses challenged during this tumultuous period.
Key contact: Jeff Lee | jmlee@mltaikins.com | (306) 975-7136
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We understand that COVID-19 presents many challenges and disruptions to your business and we are committed to helping you navigate the circumstances. As conditions change, this resource centre will be updated on a regular basis. Subscribe to our COVID-19 Insights for daily updates.
Systems
Workplace
Business Efficacy
Transactions
Governance & Disclosure
Finance
Past Webinars
In this webinar, MLT Aikins LLP Partners Josh Morrison, Drew Lafond, Michael Clark, Colleen Verville, Q.C., Amyn Lalji and Chad Eggerman outline the kinds of legal issues Indigenous governments, organizations, businesses and individuals can expect to face in the wake of COVID-19. The issues discussed include: available support and resources for communities and Indigenous businesses, employer obligations, emergency powers and commercial issues.
In this webinar, MLT Aikins LLP Partners John Agioritis, Kristin Gibson and Reis Pagtakhan discuss the changing landscape for employers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the challenges businesses are facing in the context of employment and labour law, and how to deal with employment issues arising from the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLT Aikins partner and projects lawyer, Chad Eggerman presents examples of five clauses in project agreements which are important to consider when an unexpected and global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic occurs. Chad discusses the particular challenges related to each of the five contract clauses and explains why the clause is important in a crisis situation.
This webinar is useful not only for project owners, but also for contractors and suppliers to projects.