Publications

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Cox & Palmer, McKercher LLP, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Saskatchewan, April 30, 2021 – Slip & falls are amongst the most common insurance claim made in Canada. While the legal framework for defending these claims varies by province, the fundamental approach to take can be applied in any jurisdiction. In this Young-RMC webinar for insurers new to litigation and working with external counsel, our panel covered: Actions to take...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, April 19, 2021 – The level of disruption unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic on commerce worldwide has been, indisputably, unprecedented. Canada is no exception. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses recently estimated that more than “200,000 Canadian Business could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis”, a figure which could grow in the event that restrictive shutdown orders continue to...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, January 22, 2021 – On December 8, 2020, Bill 118, An Act to amend the Occupiers’ Liability Act (the “Act”) received Royal Assent from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Act has not yet come into force with the date to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor. The primary amendment to the Act is found under Section 6.1(1): No...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Cox & Palmer, Kelly Santini LLP, McKercher LLP, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan, January 12, 2021 – 2020 was an unpredictable, constantly changing and challenging year for everyone, including insurers trying to navigate the court system to settle claims. Will 2021 bring more changes, a return to pre-pandemic court procedures or a mix of old and new? To help insurers prepare for 2021, our panel of RMC lawyers from across Canada discuss...