Canada to Lift Some Border Restrictions

Canada to Lift Some Border Restrictions

Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada without undergoing quarantine starting the night of July 5, the federal government announced today. The news comes as many Canadian provinces have hit key vaccination targets, with more...
Planning for the Future of Work

Planning for the Future of Work

2020 was a year unlike any other that came before it and there’s no doubt that every business, regardless of size or industry, has been affected by the ongoing pandemic. And while HR has been leading the charge in keeping employees safe and healthy, many other issues...
Closing Soon! Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

Closing Soon! Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund; (RRRF) offered by Western Economic Diversification Canada closes on June 30, 2021. Eligible to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this fund can provide business...
Privacy and COVID-19 Vaccine Passports

Privacy and COVID-19 Vaccine Passports

VIA Joint Statement by Federal, Provincial and Territorial Privacy Commissioners (May 19, 2021) Background: Vaccine passportsFootnote 1 are being considered by some governments and businesses as a means of allowing a return to something more closely resembling normal...