Following in the footsteps of several other provinces, Alberta and British Columbia have announced that lawyers will be allowed to facilitate the virtual witnessing of wills, personal directives/representation agreements, and… Read More
On May 22, 2020 the government of Saskatchewan released an updated version of Re-Open Saskatchewan (the “Plan”), the five-phase plan to slowly and responsibly lift restrictions on business and services.
The… Read More
Authors: Jodi Wildeman, Haley Stearns - summer law student.
Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan was commemorated this week to recognize the significant impact that women entrepreneurs have on Saskatchewan’s overall economy,… Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) has issued Decisions 20200520A and 20200520B (collectively, the “Decisions”) suspending certain monitoring requirements for In Situ oil sands operators and conventional oil and gas producers under… Read More
Stage one of Alberta’s relaunch strategy is proceeding as planned. Calgary and Brooks can reopen hair salons, and restaurants and pubs at 50% seating capacity on May 25 due to… Read More
This blog was originally published on April 29, 2020.
The Manitoba government first introduced Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery on April 29, 2020. This announcement set… Read More
On May 7, 2020, the government of Alberta announced financial support for agricultural producers in response to market disruptions due to COVID-19. Support will be provided through the AgriRecovery program.
Beef,… Read More
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement regarding the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (“CECRA”) program in April, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) has now released further details surrounding… Read More
On May 14, 2020, the Federal Government announced up to $469.4 million in new measures to support Canadian fish harvesters who are economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but do… Read More
On May 19, 2020, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer signed a new public health order restricting travel in and out of the northwest region of Saskatchewan, which includes the municipalities… Read More
