Publications

Bilkey Law, CBM LLP, Donati Maisonneuve, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, June 10, 2026 – Subrogation in the condominium context raises a range of practical and legal considerations that vary across jurisdictions, from navigating bylaws and governing documents, to managing relationships with insureds, to understanding evolving legislative frameworks. Our panel of experienced insurance lawyers share practical guidance and regional perspectives to help you assess and advance subrogated condominium claims more effectively. Topics covered include: Handling condominium claims at the preliminary and investigatory stage, including: The role of strata/condominium bylaws Limitation periods and how they...

Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, June 05, 2026 – According to the next to last words of the renowned criminal genius Vizzini, the greatest mistake is to get involved in a land war in Asia. “But”, he famously continued, “only slightly less well known is this: never attempt to prove disputed facts which might jeopardize your insured’s underlying legal position, in order to establish...

CBM LLP, Alberta, 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”....

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, April 23, 2026 – Nebozuk v Northbridge General Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 197 is a recent interesting case pertaining to limitation periods for claims made under SEF 44 Family Protection Endorsements (“SEF 44 Endorsements”). SEF 44 Endorsements are a feature of most auto insurance policies that allow an injured plaintiff to sue their own insurance company for the difference...