COVID-19 Resources for Charities & NFPs
Ontario Stay-at-Home Order and New Rules for Areas in Stage 1
By Carters, January 14, 2021
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Ontario Government Declares Another State of Emergency
By Carters, January 12, 2021
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Ontario Government to Implement Province-Wide Shutdown
By Carters, December 24, 2020
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Ontario Government Extends COVID-19 Response Orders
By Carters, December 14, 2020
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New Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework
By Carters, November 10, 2020
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Federal Government introduces legislation for Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and amending Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of November 2, 2020
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Ontario Government Announces New COVID-19 Response Framework
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of November 2, 2020
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Ontario Protects Workers, Volunteers and Organizations Who Make Honest Efforts to Follow COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines and Laws
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of October 20, 2020
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New, Expanded Programs Announced to Help Organizations in Pandemic
By Carters, October 13, 2020
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Ontario Amends Stage 3 Regulations, Including Mandated Use of Masks in Public Indoor Settings
Provided by the Office of the Premier for Ontario, current as of October 2, 2020
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Federal and Ontario COVID-19 Relief Update
By Terrance S. Carter, Adriel N. Clayton and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Corporate Update
By Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 CRA News
By Jacqueline M. Demczur in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Employment Update
By Barry W. Kwasniewski in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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AFP Publishes Survey on Fundraising Activities During COVID-19
By Terrance S. Carter, Adriel N. Clayton and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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Lower Limits for Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto Regions
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of September 17, 2020
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Government Extends CECRA Rent Relief for Small Businesses into September
Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of September 8, 2020
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Ontario Government announces further COVID-19 support for employers through additional delay of terminations for temporary lay-offs
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of September 3, 2020
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Government announces greater flexibility and extension of Canada Emergency Business Account
Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of August 31, 2020
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Overview of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”)
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 477, August 27, 2020.
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COVID-19 Corporate Update
By Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, August 27, 2020
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Legislation Update
By Terrance S. Carter and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, August 27, 2020
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End of Temporary Lay-offs from Work for COVID-19 Emergency
By Barry W. Kwasniewski in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, August 27, 2020
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Ontario Nonprofit Network Publishes Report on Charities and COVID-19
By Esther S.J. Oh in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, August 27, 2020
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New order extends deadlines for federal businesses, not-for-profits and cooperatives during COVID-19
Provided by Corporations Canada, current as of August 7, 2020
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BILL C-20 Enacts Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)
By Carters, August 7, 2020
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Government Announces New Extension of CECRA Rent Relief for Small Businesses through August
Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of July 31, 2020
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Significant Amendments Proposed to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS")
By Carters, July 30, 2020
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End of COVID-19 Emergency in Ontario Under New Reopening Legislation
By Carters, July 30, 2020
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Ontario Moving Toronto and Peel Region into Stage 3 of COVID-19 Reopening
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of July 29, 2020
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Significant Amendments Proposed to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS")
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin, July 24, 2020
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Ontario Moving to Stage 3 of COVID-19 Reopening Framework
By Carters, July 15, 2020
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Government Announces Extension of the Canada Emergency Rent Assistance (CECRA) and Simplified Application Process
Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of June 30, 2020
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Mitigating Financial Losses and Navigating the Courts During COVID-19
By Sean S. Carter and Heidi LeBlanc, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 476, June 25, 2020.
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COVID-19 Rent Relief for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
By Adriel N. Clayton and Luis R. Chacin, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 475, June 25, 2020.
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Stage 2 of Reopening Ontario: An Overview for Charities and Not-For-Profits
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Esther Shainblum, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 474, June 25, 2020.
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Ontario Regulation 263/20: Amendments to Emergency Orders on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Closures
By Carters, June 16, 2020
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Ontario Regulation 52/20: New Order Regarding Public Events, Including Religious Services
By Carters, June 12, 2020
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New Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Provides Relief to Ontario Employers
By Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin, New Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Provides Relief to Ontario Employers), June 5, 2020
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Ontario Regulation 228/20: Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
Filed under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 on May 29, 2020
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New Details on COVID-19 Federal Response Programs
By Terrance S. Carter and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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CRA Statement Regarding Charity Registration Applications
By Ryan M. Prendergast in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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COVID-19 Corporate Update
By Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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Ontario Allows Gatherings for Religious Services as "Drive-ins"
By Jacqueline M. Demczur in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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OPC Provides Privacy Tips for Using Videoconferencing Services
By Esther Shainblum in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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New Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS")
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, May 28, 2020
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Draft Legislative Proposals Regarding Time Limits and Other Periods in Circumstances Due to COVID-19 and Explanatory Notes
Provided by the Department of Justice Canada, current as of May 19, 2020
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New Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS")
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin, New Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"), May 19, 2020
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Additional Details on Extending Eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of May 15, 2020
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Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of May 15, 2020
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Ontario Bill 190, COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020
received Royal Assent, May 12, 2020
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Corporations Canada Releases Application to Delay AGMs Under CNCA Due to COVID-19
provided by Corporations Canada, current as of May 11, 2020
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Corporations Canada Releases Additional Guidance: Annual Meetings of Federal Corporations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
provided by Corporations Canada, current as of May 11, 2020
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Some Ontario Businesses and Workplaces to Reopen on May 4, 2020
News Release provided by the Office of the Premier, current as of May 1, 2020
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Direction and Control: Current Regime and Alternatives
was presented by Terrance S. Carter and Theresa L.M. Man at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2020 on February 5, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Ontario PGT Allows Access to Restricted Charitable Purpose Funds
By Ryan M. Prendergast, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 470, April 30, 2020.
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COVID-19 Federal Government Support for Charities and NFPs
By Terrance S. Carter and Luis R. Chacin, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 471, April 30, 2020.
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COVID-19 CRA News
by Esther S.J. Oh in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, April 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Provincial Emergency Relief for AGM and Annual Return Filing Deadlines
by Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, April 30, 2020
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Practical Strategies for Dealing with Termination of Contracts in a Pandemic
By Sean S. Carter and Heidi Leblanc, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 472, April 30, 2020.
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Federal Privacy Commissioner Releases Privacy Framework for COVID-19
by Esther Shainblum in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, April 30, 2020
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"): An Overview for Charities and NFPs
by Terrance S. Carter and Barry W. Kwasniewski in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, April 30, 2020
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Prime Minister announces Rent Assistance for small businesses, non-profit and charitable organizations
provided by the Prime Minister's Office, current as of April 24, 2020
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CRA Charities Directorate Call Centre Resumes Operations
provided by the Canada Revenue Agency, current as of April 21, 2020
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Prime Minister Announces Financial Support for Charities
provided by the Prime Minister's Office, current as of April 21, 2020
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Q&As re: PGT Temporary Guidance on Accessing Restricted Purpose Funds
Funds provided by the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee, current as of April 20, 2020
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"): An Overview for Charities and NFPs
By Terrance S. Carter and Barry W. Kwasniewski, Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"): An Overview for Charities and NFPs, April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, enacting legislation for CEWS
COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, enacting legislation for CEWS, April 11, 2020
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Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPs
Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, by Carters Thursday, April 8, 2020.
Webinar Resources available for download. Webinar available for On Deman/Replay.
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Privacy and Data Security Issues in Response to COVID-19
by Esther Shainblum, during Carters Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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Contract Termination Strategies as a Result of COVID-19
by Sean S. Carter, during Carters Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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Corporate Issues for Charities and NFPs in Responding to COVID-19
by Theresa L.M. Man, during Carters Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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Employer Issues and Considerations in Response to COVID-19
by Barry W. Kwasniewski, during Carters Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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Due Diligence Considerations for Directors and Officers in Response to COVID-19
by Terrance S. Carter, during Carters Special COVID-19 Webinar: Legal Issues for Charities and NFPS, Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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News Release on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of April 8, 2020
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Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of April 8, 2020
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Ontario List of Essential Workplaces Updated April 3, 2020
Ontario List of Essential Workplaces Updated April 3, 2020. Provided by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health
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Federal Corporations and Annual General Meetings in Light of COVID-19
By Carters, April 3, 2020
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Annual Return Deadline For Federal Corporations Extended Due To COVID-19
provided by Corporations Canada, current as of April 2, 2020
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Ontario Issues Emergency Order for Corporate Meeting Flexibility
provided by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, current as of March 31, 2020
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OPGT - Accessing Restricted Purpose Trust Funds Prior to Obtaining a Court Order During the COVID19 Pandemic
provided by the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee ("PGT"), current as of March 30, 2020
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Special COVID-19 Edition - Charity & NFP Law Update - March 2020
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations
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Due Diligence by Directors and Officers of Charities and NFPs in Response to COVID-19
By Terrance S. Carter and Ryan M. Prendergast, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 464, March 24, 2020.
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Employer Obligations and Considerations in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Barry W. Kwasniewski, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 465, March 24, 2020.
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NFP Board and Members' Meetings Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
By Theresa L.M. Man, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 466, March 24, 2020.
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COVID-19 and the Perfomance of Contracts
By Luis R. Chacin and Adriel N. Clayton, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 467, March 24, 2020.
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Privacy and Data Security in Response to COVID-19
By Esther Shainblum, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 468, March 24, 2020.
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Federal and Ontario Measures in Response to COVID-19 Impacting Charities and Not-for-Profits
By Terrance S. Carter and Jacqueline M. Demczur, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 469, March 24, 2020.
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CRA Charities Directorate Announcement
CRA Charities Directorate Announcement effective March 20, 2020
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