Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, March 17, 2021 – On February 11, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Co-operators General Insurance Company’s leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Le Treport Wedding & Convention Centre Ltd v Co-operators General Insurance Company. As such, the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Le Treport, rendered on July 29, 2020, stands as good...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, March 17, 2021 – This article will discuss the steps involved in conducting an independent forensic investigation, preserving the company’s data and evidence, and obtaining remedies in court to protect the company’s interest pending a potential judgment against the employee. Read More

Stein Monast, Quebec, March 17, 2021 – For several years now, the law has recognized that members of various Quebec fire safety services are exempt from liability for any damage that may result from their intervention during a fire . Cities and municipalities are also covered by this exemption as long as they have adopted a plan for the implementation of the...

Stein Monast, Quebec, March 08, 2021 – Insurance policies aren’t just for businesses and individuals. In fact, an insurance company can also take out a policy that covers the risks it covers for its insureds. This is also known as a reinsurance contract. In other words, the reinsurer insures the insurer. Read More (en français)