COVID-19: Estate Planning and Virtual Signings
Posted April 7, 2020 The Ontario Government Announces Virtual Signings of Wills and Powers of Attorney Having a comprehensive estate plan in place is important even at the best of times, but…
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PooranLaw Expands Pro Bono Legal Services Program to the Greater Toronto Area
Posted April 7, 2020 In August 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our free (pro bono) services are built on The I Decide…
COVID-19: Family Law Implications for Parenting During COVID-19
Posted April 7, 2020 Parents are confronting scary and overwhelming uncertainty right now in facilitating access of children between homes and ensuring the health and safety of their families. With court hearings…
COVID-19: New CRA Income Tax Deadlines
Posted April 7, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced extended deadlines for the filing and payment of income tax returns, as follows: May 1, 2020:…
COVID-19: Government Benefits Roundup
Posted April 7, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the response from both the federal government and government of Ontario has been historic and unprecedented. Both governments have introduced initiatives over the…
COVID 19: Extended Closure of Non-Essential Services and New Reductions to List of Essential Services
On April 3, 2020, the Provincial government announced it would be extending its closure of non-essential business and services. The government will allow these businesses to operate remotely and through alternative forms…
COVID 19: New Guidance for Group Homes and Co-Living Settings
This week, the Ministry of Health finally released COVID-19 Guidelines for Group Homes and Co-Living settings. These guidelines are particularly relevant to agencies and workers in the Developmental Services (DS) sector. Residential…
COVID-19: New Emergency Orders for Retirement Homes and Boards of Health
On April 3, 2020, the Provincial Government announced further measures it will take to address the COVID-19 crisis occurring in retirement homes and boards of health. Two new temporary orders have been…
COVID-19: Emergency Order for DS Sector and New Residential Relief Fund
Updated April 8, 2020 On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the Ontario government announced critical measures to address the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities, their families and the not-for-profit developmental services…
COVID-19: Update on Urgency in Family Law Cases
Posted April 3, 2020 Effective April 6, 2020, some amendments have been made with respect to matters that will be heard by the Toronto Superior Court of Justice – Family, as well…
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