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Jonathan Cocker heads the Firm’s Environment & Environmental Markets Practice Group in Toronto. Jonathan advises and represents multinational companies on a variety of environment and product regulatory matters, including product content, dangerous goods transportation, regulated wastes, food and drug safety, extended producer responsibilities and contaminated lands matters. As Sustainability Officer of the International Bar Association, Jonathan is spearheading a strategic relationship with the World Business Council Sustainable Development on its Circular Economy Program. Jonathan also leads the Sustainability Working Group of the firm’s Global Consumer Products and Retail Group.

With the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus, employers may face significant disruptions in the workplace.

As of January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada have stated that the risk of a major outbreak in Canada remains low, but has encouraged extra precautionary measures. Two cases in Ontario, and one in British Columbia have been confirmed.

Employers should be aware of the legal framework within which they can prepare, manage, and address developments caused by the spread of this virus.
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