Publications

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...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, February 23, 2026 – Amour v Security National Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 726 (“Amour”) is an important Alberta decision for those dealing with property damage claims under automobile policies. In Amour the Court held that a person is not automatically an “occupant” of a vehicle for the purpose of an exclusion clause. In this case, the Court confirmed that...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, November 24, 2025 – Bill 47, which upon proclamation, will become the Automobile Insurance Act (the “Act”), was introduced in the First Session of Alberta’s 31st Legislature in 2025. The Bill proposes a major overhaul of the province’s automobile-insurance framework by replacing the current fault-based model with a “care-first” or no-fault approach. The intent is to streamline compensation for...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Cox & Palmer, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, September 26, 2025 – Our panel of lawyers from across Canada explore best practices for identifying, collecting, and safeguarding evidence in property claims, occupiers’ liability cases, and other complex matters. Gain practical tools for preventing spoliation, defending claims effectively, and understanding how courts have treated real-world evidence disputes.   CLICK HERE to download the handout material. Key topics include:...