One of the most controversial (and potentially unconstitutional) aspects of the Ontario government’s 2019 budget released on April 11, is the proposed repeal of the Proceedings Against the Crown Act. This Act has been in force for 56 years and establishes the framework for citizens to sue the government. In its place, the Ford Conservatives will enact the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act. The proposed Act will severely limit the circumstances under which a plaintiff can pursue a lawsuit against the government whileintroducing significant additional procedural hurdles. Provided that the government is deemed to have acted in “good faith”, the proposed Act bars any cause of action for:

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues with no end in sight, many of you will face economic hardship and other obstacles that interfere with the well-being of you and your families. We have prepared this compilation of many the most impactful government relief measure that may be available for you in this time of uncertainty. It is based on our best current information and hopefully will answer some of your questions and offer guidance for further investigation into the benefits available. We will continue to monitor the news for updated information and will try to communicate any important updates promptly. We recommend that you confirm the current status of the measures we describe and review the websites for any other potential sources of assistance the government agencies might offer. As always, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and are here for you if you have questions or concerns.

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