Recent changes in legislation have resulted in important changes to the rules around limitation periods. In Ontario, Bill 118 amended the Occupiers’ Liability Act and impacts when and how slip and fall claims can be made. In Manitoba, an entirely new Limitations Act has been introduced.
In this YRMC webinar, Tor Potter from Kelly Santini LLP in Ottawa and Alexa Smith with Fillmore Riley LLP in Winnipeg discuss these new Acts and what they mean for insurers.
Part 1 – Manitoba’s New Limitations Act
Alexa provides a summary of the major changes including:
– Discoverability Rules
– Suspensions to Limitation Periods
– Enforcing a Judgment
– Transitional periods
Part 2 – Ontario’s Bill 118
Tor discusses:
– When the Act applies
– New requirements for plaintiffs and defendants
– Written notice vs Statement of Claim
– Exceptions under the Act
– The effects of the legislation for insurers