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E-Scooters Are Automobiles Under The Alberta Insurance Act

In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench was tasked with determining whether an uninsured private electric scooter fits under the definition an automobile for the purposes of Section B coverage under the other vehicle’s policy. In Le Prieur v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2026 ABKB 452, Wanke J. ruled that an…

Jurisdiction of the courts in matters of insurance: the determinative role of the choice of forum clause

In 9285-6111 Québec inc. c. Dream Yacht Charter[1], the Superior Court recently gave full application to a choice of forum clause contained in the insurance contract identifying the court of competent jurisdiction for hearing disputes arising from the contract. A catamaran owned by 9285-6111 Québec inc. (‘9285″) and operated by Dream Yacht Charter (“DYC”) was…

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