Publications

Cox & Palmer, July 11, 2017 – A Q&A with Canadian Defence Lawyers President Jade Spalding of Cox & Palmer Why did you became involved with Canadian Defence Lawyers (CDL) I wanted to get involved in an organization related to the defence practice that could provide specialized training and support and found that in CDL.  The organization offers terrific training in substantive...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, June 15, 2017 – The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released their decision in Carter v Intact Insurance Co. This is an important case for both property owners and insurers. The case confirms the approach that Canadian courts will take when assessing disputes between Insurers and property owners in regards to building replacement insurance. Background The appellants in the...

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, June 15, 2017 – Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v. McKeown et al., 2016 ONSC 6017 This application, brought by the insurer, was a test case on the issue of whether a justification is required to compel a person claiming statutory accident benefits to attend at an examination under oath if the insurer requests one pursuant to subsection 33(2) of Statutory...

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, June 15, 2017 – Wal-Mart Canada Corp. v. Intact Insurance Company, 2016 ONSC 4971 In this case, Wal-Mart Canada Corp. (“Wal-Mart”) sought a declaration for defence and indemnification under a policy of insurance its maintenance subcontractor had with Intact Insurance Company (“Intact”). Walmart was a named insured under that policy. Read more