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Interpretation of the Term, “Insurance Policy” – Do Canada Pension Plan Benefits Qualify as Disability Benefits from an “Insurance Policy?”

April 19, 2017

Sabean v. Portage La Prairie Mutual insurance Co., 2017 SCC 7

Sabean was awarded $465,400 for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. However, only $382,000 was recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. As a result, Sabean claimed $83,400 from his own insurer, Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance Company (“Portage”), under a rider offering supplemental protection.

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