Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
July 2020 The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), originally introduced to maintain employment by subsidizing employers who have experienced a…
July 2020 The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), originally introduced to maintain employment by subsidizing employers who have experienced a…
Justice Christopher Martin of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s bench issued a written sentencing decision on July 10, 2020 which…
As social media and on-line platforms continue to expand, many people still believe that they can maintain their anonymity on…
A standard mortgage clause is a term in all homeowner (property) insurance policies. The standard mortgage clause protects the bank/lender/mortgage…
Manitoba is beginning the process of reopening its economy, services are being restored, and businesses are resuming operations. As a…
By Troy Harwood-Jones and Allison Fehr May 2020 A Google search could well cause employers to be worried about being…
A trade-mark is a brand. Fundamentally, it operates in a referential manner, signifying and directing consumers to a particular person…
The Program Commercial property owners with small business tenants who have been affected by COVID-19 may elect to lower the…
Public Order 67 As the pandemic of COVID-19 continues to evolve within our community The Government of Manitoba has responded…
I think it is safe to say almost all, if not all businesses, large and small alike, are feeling some…
a. Lay-Offs What is a Lay-Off: A Lay-Off is a temporary break in employment, where after a period of time…
Do I qualify for Employment Insurance Benefits? Applicants are encouraged to submit applications for benefits so that processing agents may…
Understanding Business Interruption Insurance With businesses being forced to close many of our clients are asking if their business losses…
***This benefit replaced both the Emergency Care Benefit and the Emergency Support Benefit*** What is it? On March 25, 2020…
What is it? The Work-Sharing Program is an adjustment program that assists Employers and Employees to avoid layoffs when there…
SUBSIDY #1: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is a 75% wages subsidy available to all businesses,…
Export Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada will provide more than $65 Billion in direct lending and…
For those people with children who require child-care and who are employed in any of the critical services as defined…
Internet users are sounding the alarm as “Deepfake” videos are increasingly becoming more common. Deepfakes are videos made by software…
PKF lawyers aren’t just known for their brilliant legal minds. They are active members of our communities and enthusiasts of…
PKF lawyers aren’t just known for their brilliant legal minds. They are active members of our communities and enthusiasts of…
A copyright has the literal meaning of the two words informing it: a “copy right.” That is, a copyright is…
Consumer Protection is a cornerstone of the Act and, at section 136.5, the new Act “ensures coverage for innocent co-insured…
It used to be that people wanted to leave the hustle and bustle of Big City life to open a…
The controversial Bill C-24, which is also cited as the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, has received Royal Assent on June 19,…
Going through a divorce is a process filled with uncertainty: Who gets the house? Where will the kids stay? And…
Most people acknowledge that they should have a Will to organize their affairs. Often, the issue of signing a Will…
My client intends to invest a substantial amount of money in packaging, signage, and marketing their brand. They have long…
The internet is a strange land. Every time you visit a website, you seamlessly interact with a massive domain name…
With the holiday season, office parties are on the horizon. They are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season…
The week of April 23rd-27th, 2007, is “Will Week – Estate Planning for your Future”. It is the community based…
Tips, Traps, and Legal Basics for Small Business 1. Incorporations, Partnerships, & Sole Proprietorships Business starts when you start making…