Litigation Autonomy, Class Actions, and Unexplored Territory
Analyzing the Superior Court’s decision in Brazeau v. Canada (Attorney General), 2021 ONSC 8158 Introduction Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act, 1992 (the “CPA”) divides class actions into different stages, contingent on whether the litigation is focused on collective or individual issues. A progression from one stage to another will have implications for the relationships between litigants, their...
Continue reading the post titled Litigation Autonomy, Class Actions, and Unexplored TerritoryRDSPs: Who is eligible and what are the benefits?
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is an important tool for Canadians with severe disabilities. These accounts provide long-term financial security for individuals with a severe disability and who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. This article explains the main benefits of an RDSP and why it is preferable to other government assisted savings vehicles. The...
Continue reading the post titled RDSPs: Who is eligible and what are the benefits?Citizen air quality monitoring?
Can large amounts of low quality, citizen-collected environmental data produce meaningful results
Continue reading the post titled Citizen air quality monitoring?Liability for recreational trails
In our December article for Municipal World, we wrote about municipal liability to cyclists for failing to maintain roads in a proper state of repair. Municipalities could similarly find themselves liable as the occupiers of recreational path systems, if the trails are not adequately maintained.
Continue reading the post titled Liability for recreational trailsFailure to Notify brings $150,000 Fine Despite no Damage to Property
Two companies, Consbec Inc. and Bruman Construction Inc., were fined a collective total of $150,000 for failing to notify the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (“MOECC”) of a fly-rock discharge. Bruman owns and operates an aggregate quarry located in North Bay. Consbec was hired by Bruman to engage in controlled blasting at the...
Continue reading the post titled Failure to Notify brings $150,000 Fine Despite no Damage to PropertyContributing to your RDSP
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a government assisted savings plan available to individuals who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and is intended to help ensure the financial security of an individual with a disability. Federal government contributions may also be available for the RDSP which can make this vehicle an excellent...
Continue reading the post titled Contributing to your RDSPSuing an Employer for Work Injuries: Lawsuits Vs. Workers’ Compensation
Ontario’s workers’ compensation legislation exists to provide workers with benefits if they are hurt during the course of their employment. The scheme is meant to efficiently and quickly replace the remedy a worker could receive from a lawsuit. Workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of how they are hurt or who caused the...
Continue reading the post titled Suing an Employer for Work Injuries: Lawsuits Vs. Workers’ CompensationRecovering Compensation in Injury Claims Against Bars, Taverns and Social Hosts
Maciej Pieoksz looks at the issue of personal injuries that are a result of alcohol in bars, tavers and other establishments. Maciej also gives tips to consumers and hosts on how to protect themselves. You are at a party with friends. You are drinking casually but are being encouraged to drink more and drink heavily...
Continue reading the post titled Recovering Compensation in Injury Claims Against Bars, Taverns and Social HostsFirst Decision on the Minor Injuries Guideline released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Siskinds Partner Emily Foreman assesses and explains the first arbitration decision relating to the new Minor Injuries Guideline that has been released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Emily explains what the MIG is, how it classifies injured persons and the benefits they receive as well as the impact of the recent FSCO decision,...
Continue reading the post titled First Decision on the Minor Injuries Guideline released by the Financial Services Commission of OntarioRecovering Compensation for Attendant Care After a Motor Vehicle Collision
Individuals who are injured in a motor vehicle accident may have the right to receive funding for attendant care services required as a result of their injuries. Attendant care services include assistance provided for things such as personal care (grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene), basic supervision and even meal preparation. Individuals who are injured in...
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