Publications

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, October 22, 2025 – In the recent decision of Echelon General Insurance Company v. Unifund Assurance 2025 ONCA 324, the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed Unifund’s appeal settling the issue over whether arbitrators deciding priority disputes under Regulation 283 may routinely order one insurer to reimburse another insurer for its pre-arbitration expenses, outside of situations where s. 2.1(7) of Regulation...

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:...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, September 23, 2025 – When a residential property is destroyed due to negligence, assessing damages is a critical factor for insurers in evaluating litigation risks. This can be particularly important when an insurer has provided coverage to replace a destroyed residential property and is contemplating the extent they could recover damages from the wrongdoer. The plaintiff will commonly seek...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, September 23, 2025 – Limitation periods are a public interest consideration in the legal system which seeks to weigh a person’s right to sue with a person’s right not to have potential legal claims held over them indefinitely. The duration of a limitation period is a balancing choice for legislators that varies across jurisdictions. Various forms of limitation periods...