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July 22, 2026 – 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...

July 02, 2026 – 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...

April 23, 2026 – In H.N. v School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria), 2025 BCCA 144, the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld a trial decision dismissing a claim that the Greater Victoria School District should be vicariously liable for sexual abuse committed by a volunteer tutor, Gary Redgate, against a Grade 6 student, hereinafter referred to as “HN”....

April 23, 2026 – The Highway Safety Code (the “HSC”) defines an “accident” as “an event in which damage is caused by a moving road vehicle.”¹ An incident will be considered an accident only if three conditions are met: It results in bodily injury or property damage; It involves a road vehicle; The road vehicle is in motion. Under...