Bills
No new bills of interest.
The House will resume on February 16, 2021.
Regulations
1. Potential Permanent Changes to Enable Digital and Virtual Processes under the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Business Law and Condominium Statutes.
On October 1, 2020, new regulations made under the CA, OBCA, CCA and Condo Act came into force extending the application of the temporary legislative amendments permitting corporations to call and hold meetings through electronic and telephonic means, as applicable, notwithstanding certain requirements, until May 31, 2021, subject to further extension.
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (the Ministry) is now seeking public and stakeholder input on whether potential permanent changes or further temporary changes should be proposed to the various business law statutes and to the Condo Act, in relation to virtual processes to help corporations adapt to new ways of doing business that are more digital/virtual allowing for broader participation.
Comment Due Date: February 8, 2021
More Information: https://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=35827&language=en
Government News
Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
Ontario Supports Management Agreement Between Niagara Health System and Oakwood Park Lodge
Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Articles of Interest
COVID-19
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Ford promises more restrictions as Ontario reports record 4,249 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario preparing to transfer hospital patients out of regions worst-hit by COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine
Back of the line: Vaccines and the brawl over who goes first
Health Canada says 9 adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccinations are in line with clinical trials
Ontario will now allow pregnant, breastfeeding people to access COVID-19 vaccine
Health
Baby to receive stem cell transplant from mom after no mixed-ethnicity match found
Health Canada postpones overhaul of drug pricing for 6 months
Indigenous Communities
Work with communities to address vaccine hesitancy, say Indigenous leaders
Data, Privacy and AI
Facial recognition: Now algorithms can see through face masks
Political Unrest in the US
Insurrection fueled by conspiracy groups, extremists and fringe movements
Twitter permanently suspends Trump from platform
Facebook, Instagram Will Block Trump From Their Platforms Indefinitely
Things to do this Weekend
Things to do in Toronto (while practicing physical distancing)