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First Presented at the CBA-OBA Professional Development Program: Fast Out of the Gate: An Insurance Law Primer

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased number of people working from home, organizations have become tasked with developing ways to continue to efficiently carry on...

As part of the federal government's initiative to modernize the Canada Labour Code, RSC 1985, c L-2 (the "Code") and associated regulations, a series of anticipated amendments have come into force in recent months...

The Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (formerly Bill 19) (the "Act") was proclaimed on June 20, 2024, ushering in changes to a number of pieces of legislation...

Lalani Properties International Inc v Intact Insurance Company, 2024 ONCA 583 highlights critical issues in insurance coverage policy and amendments, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and documented consent.

On June 11, 2025, the Government of Alberta issued Order in Council 196/2025, formally bringing into force the Access to Information Act ("ATI Act") and the Protection of Privacy Act ("PPA").

On April 1, 2025, the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 ("Bill 30") came into force, ushering in significant amendments to key legislation under the Ministry of Infrastructure...

A British Columbia Supreme Court case examines whether a plaintiff can succeed in a slip-and-fall claim when the alleged presence of ice cannot be proven through direct observation or expert testimony.

In Wong v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ONCA 874, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld an auto insurer's decision to deny coverage to their insured after they were deceived...

In 2010, the Plaintiff hired the defendant company, Woodparke Homes, to construct a residential house.

The Alberta Court of King's Bench has refined the boundaries of municipal immunity in slip-and-fall cases, examining when municipalities can be held liable for failing to maintain public facilities despite general protections under the Municipal Government Act. This decision clarifies the critical distinction between challenging a municipality's maintenance system design versus alleging failure to address unsafe conditions or disrepair.

Before municipalities adopted statutory plans and land use bylaws, restrictive covenants were relied on mainly by developers and landowners to inform and control land development.

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently upheld the lower Court's decision in Ellis v City of Lethbridge, 2019 ABPC 276, confirming that section 530 of the Municipal Government Act will preclude a finding of liability ...

The Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified how termination clauses in employment agreements should be interpreted, rejecting purely literal readings of phrases like "at any time" or "for any reason."

In Riocan Holdings Inc. v. Intact Insurance Co., 2017 ABCA 73, the Alberta Court of Appeal very recently considered a commercial general liability insurer's duty to defend an additional insured.

Section 22 of the SFSA protects farmers against loss of their farm land.

Picture this: two farmers sketch out plans to sell several sections of land over a cup of coffee.

In a recent case from the Ontario Superior Court, the Court held that more is required than the vehicle simply being at the location where the incident occurred to be considered a direct cause of the "accident."

Can the cost of damaging an old used trailer come at a new trailer price tag? The BC Supreme Court says no in Kate Energy Holdings Inc. v. Energetic Services Inc., which addresses the hidden risks of leased equipment and undisclosed terms.