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Law in the Time of COVID-19

Law in the Time of COVID-19

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Law the Time of COVID-19 explores the law and policy of pandemic response in real time. It examines how governments, organizations, and individuals are managing the impact of COVID-19, and offers insights to help navigate the challenges ahead. Presented by McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
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Introducing Law in the Time of COVID-19

Law in the Time of COVID-19Mar 21, 2020

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Apr 26, 202252:40
Zap, You’re Frozen?

Zap, You’re Frozen?

Season 2 – Episode 10: Zap, You’re Frozen? The Omicron variant has moved the finish line again, upending personal plans and forcing governments around the world to postpone efforts at reopening in the race to return to normal. In Canada, responses differ from city to city and province to province. Host Adam Goldenberg brings back to the discussion Jean Charest and Paul Zed to discuss Canada’s patchwork response to the Omicron variant, what roles remain for the federal government to intervene, and what businesses and listeners can expect in the near future. Jean Charest is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and a former Premier of Québec. Paul served as a Member of Parliament and as a Parliamentary Secretary. Jean is now a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Montréal office, while Paul is a Senior Strategic Advisor to the firm and our clients, based in Toronto.

Jan 31, 202231:45
Job or Jab?

Job or Jab?

Season 2 - Episode 9: Job or Jab– Canadian businesses have been grappling with the fundamental question of whether to implement a vaccine mandate in their workplaces, however the legal landscape is still evolving and companies must factor in a range of key considerations when making their decision. On this episode host Adam Goldenberg speaks to Nicole Deniset and Adam Kanji, two lawyers who are working on the front lines of vaccine law, in litigation and labour and employment, about how vaccination requirements are shaping our public spaces and workplaces — and how the courts might eventually shape them, too.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Nov 25, 202125:34
10 Years in 10 Months
Aug 04, 202154:28
Patents, Pronouns, and Second Doses

Patents, Pronouns, and Second Doses

Season 2 - Episode 7: Patents, Pronouns, and Second Doses – From virtual IP trials and a new guidance on preferred pronouns in Ontario courts to how our day-to-day lives are changing now an increasing number of Canadians are vaccinated, host Adam Goldenberg interviews Tracey Doyle, a multi-talented guest capable of speaking to all three important issues. Tracey is a doctor of immunology, McCarthy Tétrault associate and the lawyer responsible for an important recent change to court practices in Ontario.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Jul 16, 202132:24
Start-ups in a Shutdown

Start-ups in a Shutdown

Season 2 - Episode 6: Start-ups in a Shutdown– Guest host, Aliya Ramji, Partner and Co-founder of MT>Ventures speaks with entrepreneurs, Richard Steiner, Head of Policy and Communications at Gatik and Derek Szeto, Co-Founder of Walnut, about what impact COVID-19 has had on their new businesses. They discuss how persevering through a pandemic has made them more resilient and how the experience of the past year has changed how they develop and implement long-term strategies. MT>Ventures is a division of McCarthy Tétrault that focuses on start-ups, scale-ups, and other fast-growth businesses.

Feb 25, 202131:32
Faraway Jury

Faraway Jury

Season 2 - Episode 5: How do you conduct a jury trial without compromising physical distancing? On September 30, 2020, Ontario’s first civil jury trial of the COVID-19 pandemic got underway. Host Adam Goldenberg speaks to McCarthy Tétrault litigators Moya Graham and Leah Ostler, who successfully represented the defendant, about how the trial was conducted, the refigured courtroom, and what they believe future trial litigation will look like. 

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Jan 15, 202133:46
The Crown Must Win

The Crown Must Win

Season 2 - Episode 4: The Crown Must Win – What happens if COVID-19 spreads to the very top of the Canadian Government and if the Prime Minister were to become too sick to carry out his responsibilities?  Host, Adam Goldenberg speaks with Richard Fadden, OC, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada and Wayne Wouters, PC OC, former Clerk of the Privy Council and McCarthy Tétrault Strategic Advisor about how Canadians would ensure the continuity of constitutional government during a deadly pandemic.

Dec 24, 202040:57
Reasonably Unforeseeable

Reasonably Unforeseeable

Season 2 - Episode 3: Reasonably Unforeseeable – What’s the role of legal counsel in confronting a crisis? Host, Adam Goldenberg speaks with one of Canada’s leading crisis management lawyers and McCarthy Tétrault partner, Awi Sinha about how COVID-19 has changed our understanding of risk and what lawyers can offer clients who are confronting the risk that’s inherent in global uncertainty.

This podcast qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Dec 10, 202029:15
South of the Border – Part 2

South of the Border – Part 2

Season 2, Episode 2: South of the Border (Part 2): McCarthy Tétrault’s political and legal panel discuss what a Biden administration will mean for Canada’s oil and gas sector, exporters and tech companies, and for what might follow a chaotic presidential transition as the pandemic’s second wave sweeps across America. This episode is moderated by Alison Smith.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Dec 03, 202050:21
South of the Border – Part 1

South of the Border – Part 1

Season 2, Episode 1: South of the Border (Part 1) - McCarthy Tétrault’s political and legal panel discuss one of the most significant world events in the last 12 months, the US Presidential Election. After an election cycle that dominated world news throughout the pandemic, Joe Biden will take office as the 46th President of the United States of America on January 20th 2021. The panel will explore the effect of the election outcome on Canadian businesses, industries and the relationship with our largest trading partner. This episode is moderated by Alison Smith.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Nov 19, 202038:41
Student Takeover

Student Takeover

Episode 23: Student Takeover – McCarthy Tétrault Summer Students take over the podcast to discuss the transition from a virtual classroom to a virtual summer program. Arsalan Ahmed interviews Shailaja Nadarajah, Rebecca Ferguson and Jon Adessky about their personal experiences working in a national law firm in the midst of a pandemic and how they integrated into the fabric of firm and the practice of law from their home office.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Sep 21, 202036:37
Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Episode 22: Raising the Bar - Across North America, bar examiners are struggling to adapt to circumstances in which in-person exams may not be possible due to the pandemic. Adam Goldenberg speaks to McCarthy Tétrault litigation associate and Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario, Atrisha Lewis and Gurvir Sangha, a 2020 graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and incoming Articling student at McCarthy Tétrault about what lawyer licensing looks like now and the future of accrediting lawyers in a post-pandemic world.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.  The information, views and personal opinions expressed by guests from outside of McCarthy Tétrault LLP are entirely their own and their appearance on the podcast does not express or imply an endorsement by McCarthy Tétrault LLP of the information, views or opinions expressed by any guest, or of any entity they represent

Sep 09, 202033:57
Politics in a Pandemic

Politics in a Pandemic

Episode 21: Politics in a Pandemic – As Erin O’Toole takes office as Leader of the Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, host Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault’s panel of Strategic Advisors, The Honourable Jean Charest, The Honourable Wayne Wouters and Paul Zed, about what a new opponent means for the Trudeau government’s pandemic response and what we can expect to see in this fall’s Throne Speech and the next federal budget.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Sep 01, 202048:05
Pandemic Protectionism
Aug 31, 202046:37
Cases without Courts
Aug 07, 202046:15
Mask Nicely

Mask Nicely

Episode 18 - Mask Nicely: As municipal and provincial governments start requiring Canadians to wear masks indoors, host Adam Goldenberg speaks to McCarthy Tétrault Partners Miranda Lam and Véronique Wattiez Larose and Associate Patrick Pengelly about what businesses can and sometimes must do to keep their premises – and their employees – safe.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Jul 21, 202036:37
History in the making – We hope

History in the making – We hope

On Episode 17: History in the making – We hope, our regular host, Adam Goldenberg, speaks to Dr. Natasha Crowcroft, an internationally recognized expert in immunization and the incoming Senior Technical Advisor, Measles and Rubella Control, at the World Health Organization, about the prospects of vaccine research and the science of going back to work.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP. The information, views and personal opinions expressed by guests from outside of McCarthy Tétrault LLP are entirely their own and their appearance on the podcast does not express or imply an endorsement by McCarthy Tétrault LLP of the information, views or opinions expressed by any guest, or of any entity they represent.

Jun 30, 202039:13
Same Storm, Different Boat – Inclusion in the Time of COVID

Same Storm, Different Boat – Inclusion in the Time of COVID

On Episode 16: Same Storm, Different Boat – Inclusion in the Time of COVID – Nikki Gershbain, Chief Inclusion Officer, explores the differential impact the pandemic is having on diverse communities and considers what an inclusive recovery might look like in her discussion with Jonathan Cohen, Director of the Open Society Public Health Program; Rosel Kim, a Staff Lawyer at LEAF, the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund; Atrisha Lewis, a Senior Associate at McCarthy Tétrault; and Ken Fredeen, General Counsel of Emeritus and a Senior Partner with Deloitte Canada.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP. The information, views and personal opinions expressed by guests from outside of McCarthy Tétrault LLP are entirely their own and their appearance on the podcast does not express or imply an endorsement by McCarthy Tétrault LLP of the information, views or opinions expressed by any guest, or of any entity they represent.

Jun 18, 202045:15
Contact (Tracing) High – Part Two

Contact (Tracing) High – Part Two

On Episode 15: Contact (Tracing) High – Part Two, we continue to explore the privacy implications of contact tracing applications and what it means for your data in part two of Jade Buchanan’s discussion with Charles Morgan and Christine Ing, two leading technology and privacy lawyers, and Kate McNeill-Keller, a leading labour and employment lawyer.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice. This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Jun 09, 202030:24
Contact (Tracing) High – Part One

Contact (Tracing) High – Part One

On Episode 14: Contact (Tracing) High – We explore the privacy implications of contact tracing applications and what it means for your data in part one of Jade Buchanan’s discussion with Charles Morgan and Christine Ing, two leading technology and privacy lawyers, and Kate McNeill-Keller, a leading labour and employment lawyer. This is part one of a two part series.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Jun 03, 202030:21
All Rise – If You’re Wearing Pants

All Rise – If You’re Wearing Pants

On Episode 13: All Rise – If You’re Wearing Pants, Adam Goldenberg speaks to Dorothy Charach and Andrew Kalamut about how litigators and courts are keeping matters moving during COVID-19, and about the lasting effects that the lockdown could have on civil dispute resolution.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

May 11, 202036:46
Vigilamus pro te

Vigilamus pro te

On Episode 12: Vigilamus pro te, Pippa Leslie speaks with Canada’s former Chief of the Land Staff, retired Lieutenant General the Honourable Andrew Leslie — yes, there is a relation — about the military’s role in responding to COVID-19, and about how the Canadian Forces operate when the enemy is a virus.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

May 05, 202030:52
Open and Shut

Open and Shut

On Episode 11: Open and Shut, Adam Goldenberg speaks with our panel of Strategic Advisors — Jean Charest, Wayne Wouters, and Paul Zed — about how governments and politicians are weighing the costs and benefits of an extended shutdown, and about what governments will do to “reboot” the Canadian economy afterward.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Apr 21, 202036:10
Family Time, All the Time

Family Time, All the Time

On Episode 10: Family Time, All the Time, Adam Goldenberg speaks to Gillian Kerr and Michael Scherman about the rules and realities of working from home, including the need to juggle cybersecurity obligations and family responsibilities. This is Part Two of a series on working from home.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Apr 20, 202021:59
Check Your Privilege

Check Your Privilege

On Episode 9: Check Your Privilege, Adam Goldenberg talks to Malcom Mercer, Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario, about the challenges that lawyers face in fulfilling their professional obligations while working remotely. This episode is the first in a series about working from home. 

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Apr 16, 202016:09
Commercial Leases in Unreasonable Times

Commercial Leases in Unreasonable Times

On Episode 8: Commercial Leases in Unreasonable Times, Adam Goldenberg speaks with Abraham Costin and Annie Gagnon-Larocque about how COVID-19 is affecting relationships between commercial landlords and tenants – and what it may mean for the future of commercial real estate.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice. This program qualifies for up to 0.75 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Apr 13, 202030:02
Force Majeure Across Canada

Force Majeure Across Canada

On Episode 7: Force Majeure Across Canada, Adam Goldenberg speaks with Gabriel Querry and Miranda Lam about how force majeure will operate under the Civil Code of Québec and across provincial boundaries as businesses and consumers manage the impact of COVID-19.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Apr 03, 202043:01
Supply Chains, Face Masks and Store Shelves

Supply Chains, Face Masks and Store Shelves

On Episode 6: Supply Chains, Face Masks and Store Shelves, Adam Goldenberg speaks with Martha Harrison about how international trade law shapes the ways in which hospitals, supermarkets, and manufacturers respond to COVID-19, and how governments and businesses can address regulatory roadblocks to ensure that global supply chains keep moving.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Mar 31, 202042:52
Doctors with Borders - and Laws

Doctors with Borders - and Laws

On Episode 5: Doctors with Borders - and Laws, Solomon McKenzie speaks to Dr. Natasha Crowcroft of the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health about how science has shaped Canadian and international law, and how the law has shaped – and continues to shape – the practice of public health.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Mar 27, 202043:00
Undue Hazards

Undue Hazards

On Episode 4: Undue Hazards, Adam Goldenberg speaks to leading Labour & Employment lawyers Kate McNeill-Keller, Jacques Rousse, and Donovan Plomp about how the law of the workplace will shape employers' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when employees seek to exercise their right to refuse unsafe work, and when temporary layoffs become necessary.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Mar 24, 202042:23
Closing Time

Closing Time

On Episode 3: Closing Time, Adam Goldenberg speaks to Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy about the Government of Ontario’s decision to order all “non-essential workplaces” to close. How will the government decide which workplaces are “essential” and which are not?

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice. This program qualifies for up to 0.2 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Mar 23, 202011:43
Acts of God

Acts of God

On Episode 2: Acts of God, Adam Goldenberg speaks to Brandon Kain and Meghan S. Bridges about the risks and benefits of using force majeure or "act of God" clauses in commercial agreements. What happens when COVID-19 makes it impractical or impossible for businesses to fulfill their contractual obligations? How will contract law shape COVID-19's impact on the supply chain as the economy slows down? 

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice.

Mar 22, 202025:26
Inside the Cabinet Room

Inside the Cabinet Room

On Episode 1: Inside the Cabinet Room, Adam Goldenberg is joined by the McCarthy Tétrault Strategic Advisory Group. Together, Jean Charest, Wayne Wouters, and Paul Zed discuss how governments are (or aren’t) using their emergency powers to confront COVID-19 and how businesses should work with government for economic support.

This episode explores a topic of interest to everyone, not only lawyers, and although it may contain legal information, it does not provide legal advice. This program qualifies for up to 0.3 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario

Mar 21, 202018:56
Introducing Law in the Time of COVID-19

Introducing Law in the Time of COVID-19

Adam Goldenberg talks to Dave Leonard, Chief Executive Officer and Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and introduces listeners to our podcast, Law in the Time of COVID-19.
Mar 21, 202002:59