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Tax Freedom Day is May 19 – but there’s not much to celebrate

This year, Tax Freedom Day comes much earlier than usual because the estimates of income and total taxes for average Canadian families have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 recession.

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COVID-19 and the workplace: Québec considerations

This Québec-focused update contains information on the obligations of Québec employers under Québec labour standards legislation and the Civil Code of Québec, including emerging issues of critical importance to employers.

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Executive compensation during a global pandemic: Practical considerations for boards and compensation committees

The COVID-19 pandemic has required issuers to reconsider a range of business and operational issues, including their approach to executive compensation and compensation philosophy.

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