By Charles Foucreault (July 30, 2019, 11:35 AM EDT) -- Insurance law is one of the many domains affected by the Canadian government’s legalization of cannabis. While the possession, distribution and use of cannabis have generally been legalized in Canada, many cannabis-related activities remain forbidden depending on the provincial jurisdiction. Consequently, these prohibitions related to the cannabis market can have a significant impact on exclusion clauses relating to illegal or criminal activities. In particular, policyholders who engage in such activities may forfeit their right to insurance indemnity. This point was recently illustrated by the Quebec Superior Court in Vo c. Compagnie d’assurances Desjardins (Desjardins Groupe d'assurances générales) 2019 QCCS 1382. ...