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Canadian Emergency Response Benefit  The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provides $2,000 per month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FACTS: Who can apply for the CERB? Any resident of Canada...

   Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions by Employers (Content prepared by our friends at McLennan Ross LLP) With the COVID-19 situation constantly changing, it will be of utmost importance that employers keep on top of these changes and how they...

In the early morning hours of March 25, 2020, Bill C-13 “An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19“ was introduced, and received Royal Assent by the afternoon. Details on a number of measures previously announced (see Canada’s COVID-19 Economic...

Release from the Provincial Government of Alberta - COVID-19 Support Overview The Alberta government will provide immediate financial relief to Alberta’s families and vulnerable populations. Albertans should be focused on their health and not worry about whether they...

Watch out for scammers trying to leverage COVID-19 fears A number of phishing and online scams have surfaced this week, seeking to capitalize on the public concern surrounding COVID-19. Online scammers are known to take advantage of health scares; the COVID-19...

Assistance for Employees    On March 18, 2020, the Government of Alberta issued Employment Standards Regulations relating to COVID-19, which are effective retroactively to March 5, 2020. The Regulation permits the following: Any employee under quarantine related...