When it comes to personal injury claims, it is easy to focus solely on the visible physical harm suffered, which, in the worst cases, is catastrophic. However, the psychological toll of an injury can be just as profound, if not more so. Psychological damages, such as anxiety, depression, or … [Read more...]
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Canada: The future in wake of Hockey Canada’s scandal
Canadians have closely followed the bombshell criminal charges against five members of Team Canada’s 2018 World Juniors hockey team. The case is scheduled for trial in 2025, seven years after the alleged sexual assault. Following the incident, the complainant reached a settlement with Hockey … [Read more...]
Commercial Host Liability
A look back at Crocker v. Sundance Northwest Ltd. What duty of care is owed to drunk patrons? While every scenario is dependent on its own facts, Canadian courts have often ruled in favour of the intoxicated. Here, we look at one of the most controversial cases on the subject. In 1988, the … [Read more...]
How to Remove Defamatory Material Posted Online
The Internet is, by and large, the place where most individuals spend a large part of their day. Recent surveys have found that, on average, Canadians spend around six hours per day using the internet. Given how much time we spend using the Internet, it is not surprising that many have taken to … [Read more...]
The Dog Days: Peace Officer Powers under the Animal Protection Act
With the record-breaking heat, drought, wildfires, and now flooding in Alberta, there are a great number of animals, both domestic and wild, that are suffering or who have been lost or displaced. If you come across a domestic animal that is in distress or who appears to have been mistreated or … [Read more...]
Navigating Life or Health Insurance Complaints with OLHI
Most of the time, our life and health insurance work as expected: You file a claim, and your insurer covers the costs per your policy. But what if you have a complaint? Every day, insurance companies process thousands of life or health insurance claims for Canadian policyholders. However, … [Read more...]
Are Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations Working?
Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations protect passengers traveling to, from or within Canada, including by setting out compensation rules for when flights are delayed or cancelled. When something goes wrong with our flight, we get very annoyed. Nowadays, there are a lot of … [Read more...]
Think Before You Post – A Primer on Online Defamation
Posting online can lead to a defamation claim if the statement refers to an identifiable person, is communicated to someone else, and may lower the target's reputation in the minds of others. On the internet, anyone can make written statements that may potentially be viewed by a large … [Read more...]
High Ratio vs. Conventional Mortgages
How the Court deals with a home foreclosure depends on whether the mortgage is a high ratio, insured mortgage or a conventional mortgage where the borrower's down payment was at least 20% of the value of the home. If you are facing foreclosure in Alberta, it is important to know what type of … [Read more...]
Key Differences In Personal Injury Law: Ontario vs. Quebec
Claimants should know about key differences between Ontario and Quebec law that change how they deal with a personal injury in each province. Location, location, location. Location is vitally important. It determines your residential property value and the success or failure of your … [Read more...]
