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Are Masks or Face Coverings Mandatory in Condominium Corporations?
At this point, all public health regions have been given the “green light” to move into Stage 2 of reopening in Ontario. Since then, some municipalities are have taken, or are considering taking steps to make public spaces safer for all individuals by making the wearing of non-surgical …
Automatic Removal Of Directors: Failure To Complete CAO Training Or Failure To Comply With Director Disclosure Obligations
On June 24th 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court’s decision and ruled that City of Toronto councillor James (“Jim”) Karygiannis could not be granted judicial relief from the automatic forfeiture of his council seat, due to his failure to comply with campaign spending laws …
COVID-19 Bulletin No. 21: What is "Open" and What is "Closed" in Stage 2?
Updated as of June 15th 2020
The Ontario Government recently released its “Framework for Reopening our Province”, which lays out the Province’s approach to restarting the economy. It includes guiding principles and public health recommendations that the Government will use to gradually and safely re-open business, …
COVID-19 Bulletin No. 20: Proceed with Caution Before Reopening Your Outdoor Pool
As per the press release issued by the Province of Ontario (the “Province”) on June 8, 2020, certain public health units in the Province will be permitted to commence Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening plan tomorrow.
…Recent Amendments to the Employment Standards Act Regarding Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissal
The Employment Standards Act permits employers to temporarily lay off employees for a limited period of time, typically without terminating the employment relationship and instead putting the employment relationship on hold.
…COVID-19 Bulletin No. 19: Receiving Realtors Again
Further to the recent press release from OREA on May 5th, 2020 https://www.orea.com/News-and-Events/News-and-Press-Releases/Press-Releases/May-5-2020 and the beginning of Stage 1 of Ontario’s reopening, we wanted to share some thoughts on how to proceed with managing people on your property.
…COVID-19 Bulletin No. 18: Emergency Order Regarding Condominium Meetings
Electronic Meetings are a GO!
…COVID-19 Bulletin No. 17: Banning Visitors
Many condominiums Boards are contemplating whether or not visitors should be banned, especially those with dense populations and highly vulnerable residents. While we direct you to speak to your own professional counsel so that you, as a director, are protected by professional advice, we offer the following perspective:
…COVID-19 Bulletin No. 16: Frustration Of Contracts And Force Majeure Clauses
With the summer 2020 season approaching and COVID-19 coronavirus causing major disruptions to nearly all aspects of life in Ontario, condominium corporations will need to think carefully about whether they can still fulfill their obligations under the contracts that they have entered into.
…COVID-19 Bulletin No.15: Collections - Thinking Outside The Box - 2 more Months?
How do we balance the needs and interests of the condominium corporation, the unit owner in arrears, and all other 3rd parties (e.g. mortgagees) who have an interest in the collection of common expenses?
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