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[Event] 3rd Annual Police Tech Conference & Expo - March 4th - 5th, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Join Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and Directors of IT from across Canada and dive into the latest technological trends, tools and opportunities for law enforcement at Canadian Institute's 3rd Annual Police Tech Conference & Expo....more

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B.C. Provides Indigenous Nations Larger Role in Emergency Management

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On November 8, 2023, substantial changes to B.C.'s emergency preparedness legislation took effect. Bill 31-2023, the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, (EDMA) replaced the Emergency Program Act, RSBC 1996, c 111 (the...more

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[Event] Canadian Congress on Real Time Crime Center Operations & Tech Integrations - October 4th - 5th, Mississauga, Ontario,...

Join Canadian Institute at the Canadian Congress on Real-Time Crime Center Operations & Tech Integration to understand the fundamentals of an effective real-time crime center! Network with law enforcement professionals to...more

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[Event] Police Tech Conference & Expo - February 28th - March 1st, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hosted by CI, the inaugural Police Tech Conference & Expo provides the unique opportunity to experience hands-on the latest technology solutions specifically tailored for law enforcement. Learn how new devices and services...more

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Canada: British Columbia Court of Appeal Decides CERB Payments Should Not be Deducted from Damage Awards for Wrongful Dismissal

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In Yates v. Langley Motor Sport Centre Ltd., 2022 BCCA 398, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) decided that Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments should not be deducted from damage awards for wrongful...more

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Loi sur les mesures d’urgence : personnes désignées et entreprises de services monétaires

Le 15 février 2022, en réponse aux événements rattachés au convoi national de camionneurs, le gouvernement du Canada a, par proclamation, déclaré l’état d’urgence en vertu de la Loi sur les mesures d’urgence et a...more

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The Emergencies Measures Act: Designated Persons and Money Services Businesses

On February 15, 2022, in response to the events related to the Canadian truckers’ convoy, the Canadian government issued a proclamation under the Emergencies Act and passed an Emergency Economic Measures Order (Order)...more

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Ontario Implements New Lockdown and Revised COVID-19 Testing Guidance

On January 3, 2022, the Ontario government announced a number of restrictions in response to climbing COVID-19 case numbers and increased hospitalizations. Effective January 5, 2022, the province is temporarily returning to a...more

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Ontario’s New State of Emergency, Stay-at-Home Order, and Rules for Employers and Businesses

With daily COVID-19 case counts approaching 4,000 in Ontario, the Ontario provincial government announced on January 12, 2021, a state of emergency and a return to stricter lockdown measures that will take effect at 12:01...more

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Canada: Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Extension, Changes to Employment Insurance Program,...

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To help Canadians through the next phase of recovery, on August 20, 2020, Canada’s federal government announced that it would transition those receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to a more flexible and...more

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Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance - Update August 2020

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On April 24, 2020, the Prime Minister announced the federal government reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and territories to implement the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for qualifying...more

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Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance - Update June 2020

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On April 24, 2020, the Prime Minister announced the federal government reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and territories to implement the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for qualifying...more

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Les cinq questions que les employeurs se posent le plus souvent au sujet de la Prestation canadienne

La Prestation canadienne d’urgence (la « PCU ») offre un soutien financier apprécié aux travailleurs canadiens qui ont dû arrêter de travailler en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Les travailleurs admissibles ont ainsi...more

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Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Announced for Qualifying Commercial Property Owners and Small Business Tenants -...

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On April 24, 2020, the Prime Minister announced the federal government reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and territories to implement the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for qualifying...more

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COVID-19: Government of Canada Announces Newly Proposed Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program

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Further to our most recent newsletter, the Prime Minister announced on April 16, 2020, that the Government of Canada has: ..Expanded the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to businesses that paid between $20,000 and...more

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Canada: Federal Government to Provide 75% Wage Subsidy to Employers

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On March 30, 2020, the federal government revealed additional details about the 75% wage subsidy it will provide to employers, first announced on March 27, 2020. ...more

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

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Previously, the federal government announced a wage subsidy of up to 10 percent for small businesses, up to a maximum of $1,375 per worker and $25,000 per employer. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the federal government announced...more

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COVID-19 Update: Travel Restrictions Announced Between the United States and Canada and Mexico

In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, the United States has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit travel across their respective borders to “essential travel” beginning March 20, 2020. What is...more

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Employer Obligations During the Fort McMurray Wildfire

The devastating impact of the wildfire that continues to burn throughout northern Alberta has left those directly affected with unanswered questions relating to sources of income and financial stability. Many workplaces have...more

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Accessibility Laws Take Effect January 1

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New Ontario Accessibility Laws Take Effect January 1 - Private sector compliance deadlines under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are fast-approaching. For large organizations (50 or more employees),...more

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