Court availability and limitation period suspension during COVID-19

In response to the developing COVID–19 pandemic, Canadian courts have modified their operations, temporarily closed or introduced limited in-person hearings to urgent matters only, with some exceptions. Dentons has been tracking the latest guidance provided and you can read more here on the latest updates as they become available.

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About Gord Tarnowsky

As a co-leader of the Canada Region Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Calgary, Gord’s practice focuses on the resolution of corporate, commercial and energy industry disputes. He is the past National Chair and Calgary Leader of the Firm's Alternative Dispute Resolution Group.

About Matthew Fleming

Matthew Fleming is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group of Dentons’ Toronto office and is the Co-Lead of the Firm’s global Financial Services Litigation group. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, including securities litigation, class actions, product liability and professional liability matters.

About Nolan Hurlburt

Nolan Hurlburt is a Practice Support Lawyer and valued member of Dentons' Practice Support & Optimization group for the Canada Region. This group sets the strategic direction for the region’s key internal processes, knowledge solutions and technology offerings that continually improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About Alexandre Toupin

Alexandre Toupin is an associate in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, where his practice focuses primarily on corporate, commercial and civil litigation matters.

About Eleonora Izmaylov

Eleonora (“Elinor”) Izmaylov is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at Dentons. Her practice focuses on a wide array of commercial disputes. Elinor has gained experience on a variety of commercial and civil litigation matters, including insurance defence, contract disputes, leasing matters, employment disputes and personal injury.