The federal government wants to ensure the global pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter.
OTTAWA -- The federal government wants to ensure the global COVID-19 pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter.
There are hundreds of deadlines fixed by statute at the federal level alone with respect to civil proceedings before the courts, the government says.As a result, due to the pandemic-related shutdown, there is a risk many people will be unable to meet federal time limits through no fault of their own.
"It is important to act, both to protect the legal rights of Canadians and to ensure that they do not have to choose between protecting their health and meeting inflexible deadlines," the letter said. "By proposing this legislation, we can support Canada's pandemic recovery by reducing the chaos and the burden on everyone."
The timelines can be extended, but pandemic-related court closures may make this impossible, "needlessly forcing viable small businesses and individuals into bankruptcy," Lametti wrote.
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