Personal Injury
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April 04, 2024
Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal float ideas for reforming their rules, seek bar’s input
The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal are working on updating their rules and seeking the bar’s views on dozens of reform ideas, such as modifying the test for certifying national class actions; green-lighting non-lawyers to represent litigants if “the interests of justice so require”; and boosting the $100,000 cap on claims for matters that proceed as simplified actions.
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April 04, 2024
Appeal court decision has important implications for Ontario motoring public, lawyer says
Ontario’s top court has overruled a finding by a lower court judge that said a woman who lost her common-law spouse in a motorcycle accident needed to exhaust coverage under her primary auto policy before recovering funds under an additional policy.
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April 04, 2024
CAF members to be notified of proposed $150M settlement of racism class action
The Federal Court has approved a motion to notify class members of a proposed $150 million settlement in a class action alleging that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) failed to protect people who are Indigenous, Black or people of colour (IBPOC) from racism.
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April 03, 2024
B.C. makes speed-limiter devices for commercial trucks mandatory April 5
The B.C. government has announced that the mandatory use of speed-limiter devices for heavy commercial vehicles will come into effect April 5.
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April 02, 2024
Ottawa offers departure aid from Haiti and airlifts for Canadians, permanent residents and family
Global Affairs Canada says it is expanding its “assisted departure operation,” including airlifts, to help evacuate Canadians, permanent residents of Canada and their family members stuck in Haiti, where the Port-au-Prince airport remains closed due to political turmoil and gang violence.
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March 28, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada rules Charter applies to First Nation government and its citizens
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-1 that the Charter applies to a First Nation government and its citizens in Yukon, as well as ruling 4-3 that the Charter’s s. 25 shields from a community member’s s. 15 equality rights challenge the self-governing Vuntut Gwitchin’s constitutional requirement that its elected leadership must live on the First Nation's traditional territory.
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March 28, 2024
Encouraging news about employer positive approach to mental health issues | Courtney Mulqueen
Few of us are able to escape workplace stress, but a growing commitment by more employers toward a more preventative approach to mental health issues is a promising sign.
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March 27, 2024
Court sets aside MAiD injunction despite alleged breach of Alberta Health Services policy
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has allowed a 27-year-old woman to receive medical assistance in dying (MAiD), despite its finding that her father brought serious issues to be tried surrounding the woman’s medical assessments.
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March 27, 2024
Lawyers concerned by Ontario’s plans to make some automobile insurance coverage optional
The Ontario government is saying auto insurance reforms outlined in its 2024 budget will give more choice to consumers, but legal observers are raising alarm bells that they could lead to people driving around without proper coverage.
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March 26, 2024
It’s time to spring clean your HR department
With spring in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get organized and get rid of clutter. It's also a great time for businesses to take this time to review all key HR functions and ensure they are all up to date.