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Building department claims: A case law update
This webinar provides an update on municipal liability in the context of building permits and building inspections of particular interest to smaller municipalities. It starts with a refresher on the Building Code Act (1992), offers lessons learned from several Supreme Court of Canada decisions and concludes with a detailed exploration of risk management strategies.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
