In a matter of weeks, billions of people have had their lives uprooted because of COVID-19. How does the law factor in Ontario, and in general, Canada? In this episode, Warren Urquhart discusses how the law impacts possible drug treatment for COVID-19, workers' right to refusal, and the issue of discrimination during these unprecedented times.
The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
Sources:
Thomson Reuters Practical Law Coronavirus Toolkit: Canada https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I5119acd361f511eaadfea82903531a62/View/FullText.html?listSource=Foldering&originationContext=MyResearchHistoryRecents&transitionType=MyResearchHistoryItem&contextData=(oc.DocLink)&VR=3.0&RS=cblt1.0&comp=pluk&firstPage=true&bhcp=1
Lexis Practice Advisor: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance Kit: https://advance.lexis.com/document?crid=9c3eda8a-1dab-4dcf-a89f-58268974a4bf&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fanalytical-materials-lpa-ca%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5W0W-D0Y1-JWBS-601B-00000-00&pdcontentcomponentid=402959&pdmfid=1518425&pdisurlapi=true
The Lawyer's Daily "Effective IP strategy: Patenting treatment for COVID-19 Infections:
https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/ip/articles/18131?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section
OHRC: COVID-19 and Ontario's Human Rights - Questions and Answers:
Government of Canada Website: Covid-19 and Health Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription.html
Government of Ontario Website:
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/00e41
CBC News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5oKQ6WtFQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr2GnZo2KiA
CBS Los Angeles:
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