Publications

Stein Monast, Quebec, 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...

CBM LLP, Fillmore Riley LLP, Kelly Santini LLP, Stein Monast, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, December 11, 2025 – What really happens when an insurer discovers a misrepresentation after a policy is issued or a claim is filed? What’s the impact if the insurer takes action before properly considering its rights? This Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) webinar examines three key risks currently shaping insurance coverage and litigation decisions across the country. Click...

Stein Monast, Quebec, November 24, 2025 – We are proud to highlight the participation of Marie-Hélène Bétournay, lawyer and partner at Stein Monast, in the latest episode of the Préventis podcast, presented by the Barreau du Québec. In this episode, entitled “Au cœur du procès : Les suggestions d’une initiée pour éviter d’engager sa responsabilité” (in French only), Me Judith Guérin speaks...

Stein Monast, Quebec, August 18, 2025 – D&O insurance is designed to protect directors, officers, and in some cases the company itself, against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts committed in the course of their duties. Such claims may be brought by shareholders, creditors, employees, or even regulatory authorities. What Does a D&O Policy Cover? The Three Main Insuring Agreements Most D&O...