As is the case globally, governments across Canada have packed many years’ worth of new policies and laws into programs rolled out over the past six weeks. In this webinar, the speakers will provide updates on Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on employers. The speakers will discuss in detail the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which reimburses eligible employers up to 75 percent of the wages paid to their Canadian employees. The webinar will also address frequently asked questions about furlough and pay reduction strategies, essential work orders, and managing ongoing Canadian litigation matters in a legal system acclimating to a new socially-distanced environment.