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Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to June 9, 2020: COVID-19
The goal of the extension is to protect the health and well-being of people across the province and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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New COVID-19 Immigration Policy for Changing the Employment Status of Temporary Foreign Workers
The new policy will allow temporary foreign workers who are in Canada to change either their employer or listed job within approximately 10 days of submitting an application to change their work permit and make a request to fall under the public policy.
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FAQ’s: COVID-19 and the Workplace – Updated May 19/20
As part of our ongoing effort to keep employers informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, our FAQ has been updated given the rapidly changing workplace environment.
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Border Closure – Updated May 19/20
The Canadian government has announced additional measures in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19 by way of further border closures.
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Reopening Ontario: Stage 1
The Ontario government has provided the framework that will be used to reopen the province effective May 19, 2020.
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Alberta Commences Stage 1 of Reopening Plan
Alberta begins “Stage One” of its “Relaunch Strategy” which is a staged approach to re-opening businesses and services in the province.
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Most Provinces Announce Strategies to Reopen Economy – Updated May 13/20
Although no specific timetables have been established, with a few exceptions, most provinces have begun to outline what the reopening of the economy will look like, when the time comes.
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Updated List of Essential Services in Ontario – Non Construction
The Ontario Government has updated its list of essential businesses allowed to remain open and has also provided guidance as to how such businesses should operate.
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Updated List of Essential Services in Ontario – Construction
Ontario has continued to update its list of essential construction projects deemed essential. See article for full list.
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