Ontario: New Law Introduces COVID-19 Liability Protection with
Exceptions
New Legislation Enacted
Authors: Rhonda B. Levy, Knowledge Management Counsel and Monty
Verlint, Partner – Littler Canada
Bill 218, Supporting Ontario s Recovery and Municipal
Elections Act, 2020 was enacted on November 20, 2020. Bill 218
prevents legal action from being brought against companies that
make an honest effort to act in accordance with applicable public
health guidance and any federal, provincial or municipal laws
relating to COVID-19.
Supreme Court of Canada s Decision on Landmark Bonus
Case
Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory
Agency
Authors: Rhonda B. Levy, Knowledge Management Counsel and Monty
Verlint, Partner – Littler Canada
On October 9, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued a