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Publications

March 18th, 2020

Breach of contract due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a case of force majeure?

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly compromised the ability of many businesses and individuals to fulfill their existing contractual obligations. In some cases, those failing to carry out their obligations due to the pandemic – or the measures taken by authorities to contain it – could avoid civil liability on the grounds of […]

Publications

March 17th, 2020

COVID-19: Quebec government offers financial assistance to certain workers affected by the pandemic

In the context of the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Quebec will, starting on March 19, 2020, and in partnership with the Red Cross, make it possible for workers who cannot earn their full income and who are not eligible for another program to receive financial assistance of $573 per week […]

Publications

March 17th, 2020

COVID-19: Order 2020-4251 and the suspension of limitation periods, forfeiture periods and procedural deadlines

On March 15, 2020, the Chief Justice of Quebec and the Minister of Justice issued Order 2020-4251 (the “Order”) pursuant to Section 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure,1 following the declaration of a health emergency on March 13, 2020 resulting from the coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis. The Order provides as follows, effective immediately: a) the […]

Publications

March 16th, 2020

Coronavirus: an important update

On January 30, we informed you of the potential workplace consequences of a possible pandemic related to the new coronavirus/COVID-19. Six weeks later, it is clear that, unfortunately, the situation has become more serious and now requires employers in all sectors to take concrete measures to limit the risk of spreading the disease within their […]

Workshops and conferences

March 12th, 2020

Insurance Law Course: Admission of extrinsic evidence where there is an insurer's duty to defend

The liability insurer's duty to defend is based on the true nature of the allegations against the insured and the exhibits supporting these allegations. Documents explicitly referred to in the pleadings are also taken into consideration. As an exception and under certain conditions, the insurer or the insured may be allowed to present additional evidence. […]

Publications

March 11th, 2020

2020-2021 Quebec government budget: measures to stimulate investment and digital innovation among SMEs and to improve corporate transparency

On March 10, 2020, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled his second budget, which includes a number of measures to encourage investment in technology and support digital transformation. An amendment to the enterprise register to promote greater corporate transparency was also announced. Measures to stimulate investment and digital innovation by SMEs In economic matters, the […]