The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently provided municipalities and lower courts guidance in applying the "core policy defence", in Nelson (City) v Marchi, 2021 SCC 41. The Court has constricted the scope of this defence.

The 30 year old plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Alberta's proposed Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 introduces 79 amendments to modernize the Land Titles registry system through digital service delivery.

Brownlee was successful in defending the City of Grande Prairie against a claim for vehicle damages due to road disrepair, by relying on provisions of Part 13 of the Municipal Government Act.

What a paradox it would be to have the responsibility to do a repair to some municipal infrastructure and to be refused access to the property within which the infrastructure is located.

The recent Paramount Resources Ltd v Grey Owl Engineering Ltd, 2022 ABQB 333 decision released by Justice Kachur has provided much needed clarification on the competing objectives of the Limitations Act RSA 2000.

As a starting point, it is well-established that employees have obligations to inform their employer of their need for accommodation and to disclose sufficient information for the employer to fulfill its duty to accommodate.

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

On April 4, 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act, SNL 2020 c. T-6.1 and Tourist Accommodations Regulations, which seek to strengthen operating...

In the B.C. Court of Appeal case Dhillon v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal, 2022 BCCA 251

With the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, many corporations and individuals are taking precautions to protect their employees, themselves, and are engaging in the practice of social distancing in accordance with the direction ...

Two recent Alberta Court of Appeal decisions mark an important reaffirmation of Rule 4.33 of the Alberta Rules of Court. In Kallis v Schiffner, 2026 ABCA 11, the Alberta Court of Appeal solidifies the functional approach...

Ranger v Precision, 2025 ABKB 45 highlights the importance for both insurers and defence counsel to move matters through court in a timely fashion.

Brett Butterfield suffered a psychotic episode while at a firearms store that ended with him stabbing the owner in the neck with a large knife. He was charged with aggravated assault...

In most provinces, insurers seeking to terminate policies must comply with Statutory Condition 5 "Termination of Insurance".

Individuals convicted of impaired driving in Saskatchewan are, among other things, subject to a Court ordered driving prohibition.

A condominium building's balconies were discovered to have been deficiently designed and constructed after water infiltration and wood rot occurred to the building.

The BC Court of Appeal has clarified a critical procedural question in construction litigation: when exactly does a third-party claim commence for limitation purposes? This decision examines whether filing an application for leave satisfies the limitation period, or if the actual Third Party Notice must be filed before time expires, with significant implications for defendants seeking contribution and indemnity.

The Plaintiff and the Defendant entered into a transport agreement, under which the Defendant was responsible for transporting the Plaintiff's goods between its depots in Calgary and Edmonton.

In Eberhardt v Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, 2025 BCSC 1069, the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered the scope of a claimant's duty to investigate and identify an unknown owner/driver alleged to have caused an accident when they seek compensation from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)