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April 22nd, 2020

Post-COVID-19: Directors face a new set of risks in the 21st century

Some argue that the COVID-19 crisis should not have been such a sudden and significant shock, and that a global pandemic should have been on the list of foreseeable risks.1 Some governments already had relevant health measures and public policies in their tool kits, ready to deploy. This being the case, should business leaders have been […]

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April 21st, 2020

CCDC contracts over 20 working days of construction site closures

On March 23, 2020, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced the complete shutdown of all non-essential businesses.1 This measure, which covered most construction sites, officially came into force on March 25, 2020.2 At the time of writing, the date for the resumption of construction activities remains uncertain, except for specific residential construction sites that […]

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April 20th, 2020

New rules in effect: the Regulation respecting the procedure of the Administrative Tribunal of Québec

Key contact: Sean Griffin On February 11, 2020, the new Regulation respecting the procedure of the Administrative Tribunal of Québec came into force. The main changes are as follows: I. Rules on proportionality The new Regulation establishes rules on proportionality. Section 2 stipulates that at any stage in the proceedings, the pleadings and the presentation […]

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April 20th, 2020

COVID-19: sound OHS practices key to continued operations

In these uncertain times, only employers providing so-called “essential services” are allowed to operate. Identifying and implementing safe work practices to protect employees’ health and safety are now key to keeping these operations running. This requirement is highlighted by the fact that, since the outset of the pandemic, the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de […]

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April 14th, 2020

Proactivity and creativity in mergers and acquisitions during COVID-19: 5 key issues

Written in collaboration with Rios-Karim Mercier, partner at Cafa Corporate Finance Mergers and acquisitions were particularly active in Canada until the government response to COVID-19 disrupted transactional practices and led to a slowdown. Parties involved in M&A transactions must keep a watchful eye on the situation and be proactive about managing the accompanying risks at […]

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April 14th, 2020

Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on commercial leases: important clauses for parties to consider

As the world undergoes this unprecedented crisis, the ability of many companies to meet their contractual obligations is being compromised. The crisis is having a significant impact on the global economy and the real estate sector won’t be spared. Moreover, the impact of the crisis on tenants and landlords is likely to linger and worsen […]