Crisis Response & Risk Management
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- Recent Developments
Every organization has the potential to be faced with a crisis situation for which they need to be prepared. However, it is impossible to plan for every eventuality and each situation must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Whether proactively planning for a disruptive and unexpected event or navigating the impact of a crisis as it unfolds, the Aird & Berlis Crisis Response & Risk Management Group provides clients with strategic advice tailored to their needs.
One of the key components to successful crisis management is to act and respond swiftly. Our strategic advisors can assist clients in responding quickly and effectively to reputational, operational and financial risks that threaten to harm an organization or its stakeholders. Our depth of expertise and experience spans all areas of business law and a wide variety of industry sectors, enabling us to advise clients on all facets of their business through each stage of the crisis lifecycle.
From business continuity and contingency planning to compliance with federal and provincial emergency measures, our advisors can help manage legal obligations and address risks.
Contact us if you need assistance in understanding how federal, provincial and municipal responses to a crisis situation affect your business.
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Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives.
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Clients appreciate Barbara’s dedication to finding the most tax efficient structures for their business. She thrives on the complexities of tax ...
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Recent Developments
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The End of the State of Emergency in Ontario: Primary Implications for Employers
On July 24, 2020, Bill 195, Re-opening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 ("Bill 195") came into force and has officially brought an end to the declared State of Emergency in Ontario. -
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Extension of Tax Reassessment Periods and Appeal Deadlines
On July 27, 2020, as part of Canada’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill C‑20 received Royal Assent and came into effect, enacting the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID‑19) (the ... -
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Current Status of Court Access for Insolvency and Bankruptcy Matters in Light of COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread closures and suspension of operations, including within the justice system in Ontario. Ontario courts have issued a number of notices detailing ... -
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Financial Services in the Time of COVID-19: Defaults Under Credit Agreements and Options for Lenders in Response
The global COVID-19 pandemic presents extraordinary challenges for all participants in the financial services industry. The timing, expanse and severity of the situation means that lenders and borrowe... -
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Financial Services in the Time of COVID-19: Practical Considerations for Lenders When Dealing With Defaults
As the global health crisis continues to erode the economic outlook, a material increase in credit agreement covenant defaults is inevitable. In this article, we examine some practical considerations ... -
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Federal Government Introduces Economic Measures Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 18, 2020, the federal government announced a series of economic measures intended to help stabilize the economy and provide support to Canadian individuals and businesses in dealing with the ... -
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Canada’s Emergency Wage Subsidy Provides Relief to Canadian Corporations
On April 1, 2020, the Department of Finance announced the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy delivering a 12-week wage subsidy of up to 75% of wages paid starting March 15, 2020. -
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COVID-19 and the Workplace: Further Updates on Recent Federal Announcements
Employers are facing unprecedented times in dealing with the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on their workplaces. In this bulletin, Aird & Berlis’ Workplace Law Group provides a furth... -
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COVID-19 – Keeping Up With the Tax Updates
On Friday, March 27, the Canada Revenue Agency released more updates to its administrative relief for income tax and HST filings. -
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Tax Disputes Amidst COVID-19
In these times of uncertainty due to the pandemic, you may be wondering about the implications to your current audits and tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA"). Although the situation is... -
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Tax Aspects of Ontario’s Action Plan to Respond to COVID-19
Currently, businesses with less than $5 million in “total Ontario remuneration” have an exemption from employer health tax for the first $490,000 of remuneration. Retroactive to January 1, 2020, the e... -
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Confronting the Challenges of COVID-19: A Commercial Leasing Perspective
This article outlines some of the more salient issues currently facing landlords and tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Construction Issues
As the recent COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on many aspects of businesses across sectors, including for those in the construction industry such as owners, developers, builders, contractor... -
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Temporary Layoffs During a Global Pandemic – Difficult Choices Shared by Businesses and Employees
We are living in difficult times. We are right to be worried about our families, jobs and businesses. One of the tools being widely considered and implemented by employers is the use of temporary layo... -
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Limitation and Procedural Time Periods “Freeze” during COVID-19 State of Emergency
On March 20, 2020, days after Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Ontario took the significant step of ordering the suspensio... -
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Disclosure and Filing Deadlines: Regulator Relief and Other Considerations for Canadian Public Companies
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the number of reporting issuers impacted by COVID-19 will continue to grow. Regardless of the industry a company is in, COVID-19 will likely impact all aspects of a re...