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Material Misrepresentation and Material Change in Risk: BC Case Commentaries

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction In two recently released cases, the British Columbia Supreme Court considered an insurer’s ability to have an insurance policy declared void ab initio by reason of material misrepresentation and material change in risk.  The insurer was successful in one […]

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The Purpose of All Risk Builder’s Insurance

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Construction contracts in Canada typically include a requirement that the builder obtain builder’s risk insurance (often known as All Risk Builder’s insurance) which covers both the builder and the owner of the property in the event of loss arising from […]

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Frais généraux de chantier – que comporte la liste prévue par règlement ?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 21 juin 2019 Alors que l’été se pointe à l’horizon, cette chronique nous ramène aux conditions particulièrement froides et rigoureuses de l’hiver 2008-2009. Tous ont alors vécu les affres de travaux effectués en condition hivernale, incluant les […]

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Gender Inclusive Facilities

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

A recent decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) has provided insight as to who can be held responsible to ensure that common element facilities are inclusive. The applicant, a condominium unit owner, raised the issue of discrimination […]

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Connecting Care Act, 2019 is in Force

Communiqué sur la santé

On June 6, 2019, the Connecting Care Act (CCA) was proclaimed into force. It brings into effect a number of key structural changes that will create the framework for health system transformation in Ontario. Not all of the changes have […]

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Advocacy by Canadian Not-For-Profits – Lobbying Rules and Election Advertising

Impact Social

Canadian charities will be aware that there is now no limit on the resources a Canadian charity can devote to “Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities” (PPDDAs). PPDDAs are non-partisan activities a charity carries on to participate in the public policy […]

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Death During a Divorce

Gestion de patrimoine

What happens when someone dies after they have separated and before they have divorced or settled the matrimonial property issues?  Does the death of one of the parties end the divorce proceedings?  How is the property divided?  What can a […]

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Top Tips for Electronic Registration of Claims for Lien and Certificates of Action

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ontario

Previous articles have focused on the legislation governing construction liens and the various pitfalls associated with their preservation and perfection. Equally important is an understanding of the logistics of how liens and certificates of action are registered on title. Below […]

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Hypothèque légale de la construction : attention à l’insaisissabilité des biens destinés à l’utilité publique

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 10 mai 2019 Introduction Lorsqu’un différend survient sur un chantier de construction, il n’est pas rare de voir des entrepreneurs, sous-traitants ou fournisseurs se prévaloir de leur droit à l’hypothèque légale afin de garantir leur créance. Dans […]

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The Worth of “Diminished Value” Claims in Ontario – Update

Blogue : Droit des assurances

In past blogs,[1] my colleague, Patricia Forte, has tracked the case law on the state of “diminished value” claims in Ontario.  A recent Superior Court case, Zheng v. Certas Home and Auto Insurance Co.,[2] provides further insight as to the […]

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