Adjustment To The Maximum Minor Injury Amount

Ontario's 2026 auto insurance reforms converted most accident benefits from mandatory to optional coverage, creating significant gaps in protection for pedestrians, cyclists, and unlisted drivers. Understanding these changes and taking proactive steps before your policy renewal could mean the difference between comprehensive coverage and devastating financial exposure after an accident.

In a nutshell, the SPF 6 provides liability coverage for accidents involving so-called non-owned vehicles.

The Ministry of the Attorney General announced today that effective May 1, 2021, British Columbia's motor vehicle insurance system will change to a "care-based" model

First, there is the illness or injury itself. Then there is the letter from the insurer telling you that the benefits you were counting on will not be paid, at least not yet.

Significant changes to auto insurance in Ontario are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, through reforms to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).

Premium credit cards often include rental car insurance, but many Canadians misunderstand what this coverage actually protects. While collision damage waivers may cover the rental vehicle itself, they typically exclude liability for injuries to others, personal belongings, and certain vehicle types. Understanding these limitations before declining the rental company's insurance can prevent costly surprises after an accident.

After making an initial investment in HIAL in 2021, Western acquired the remaining outstanding shares of HIAL on May 1, 2023. This transaction reinforces Western's service offering...

Earlier today, the Alberta government introduced legislation providing for the licensing and supervision of captive insurance companies in Alberta...

Ontario is implementing major changes to auto insurance accident benefits starting July 1, 2026, shifting most coverage from mandatory to optional. Income replacement, caregiver benefits...

On April 2, 2020, Field Law reported that the limitations periods in various statutes had been suspended due to the impact of COVID-19.

On September 15, 2014 the Office of the Premier sent mandate letters to each of the Premier's new ministers.

A recent decision of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the "Commissioner"), finding that analyzing a customer's credit rating does little to help counter insurance fraud...

On August 28, 2019, the Federal Government introduced the Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations (the "Regulations").

Director remuneration is a complex area of corporate governance that varies significantly between for-profit and non-profit organizations.

This article will expand on the theme of personal liability in design by focusing on specific strategies which can reduce exposure to personal liability.

The Supreme Court of Canada decision in Saadati v. Moorhead clarifies that expert evidence is not required to establish a claim for damages arising from mental injury.

We previously reported on the Styles v. Alberta Investment Management Corporation decision of the Court of Appeal.

In the recent case of 1951789 Alberta Ltd. v. Britannia Block General Partnership Inc.,[1] Applications Judge Farrington made the decision to release the alternate security paid into court...

The New SBD Rules are broadly drafted and will apply in a number of situations that are not abusive.

The economic downturn of the past few years has forced many businesses to face a harsh reality: Some of their employees are dishonest.