Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, January 20, 2025 – Canada has two federal statues that address personal privacy. The Privacy Act governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by public organizations. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by organizations in the course of commercial activities. Alberta has a provincial statute...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, January 20, 2025 – Two recent decisions, released together, Aubin v. Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa (Soloway Jewish Community Centre), 2024 ONCA 615  (“Aubin”) and Henry v Zaitlen, 2024 ONCA 614 (“Henry”) from the Ontario Court of Appeal have updated the approach for calculating prejudgment interest for non-pecuniary damages in personal injury actions. In both cases, the...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, December 06, 2024 – It is important for condominium unit owners, condominium boards and insurers of both condominium corporations and unit owners to understand the unique insurance requirements that come along with for life in a condominium building. Determining who is responsible for arranging what insurance, and understanding what insurance options exist are important for all stakeholders within the...

Stein Monast, Quebec, November 04, 2024 – A recent ruling by the Quebec Superior Court settled a dispute between the proprietors of a cannabis-growing facility and their insurer, following a fire that destroyed the building and equipment1. The insurance company refused to pay the replacement value, as the owners had not rebuilt the premises within a reasonable time frame, as stipulated in...