Port Colborne class action dismissed
Can neighbours sue for historic contamination? The leading Canadian case has been Pearson (later Smith) v. Inco, a class action by thousands of Port Colborne property owners against Inco, for alleged losses in property value due to nickel oxide that was legally deposited in the area during the 66 years that Inco operated its nickel...
Continue reading the post titled Port Colborne class action dismissedDriving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving cars
Back in the early 90s, shows like Transformers and Knight Rider shaped and invigorated the imagination of young kids by integrating well known cars with computerized, autonomous, and intelligent personalities. The cars drove themselves; both literally and in personality. Today this story, which invigorated the imaginations of these lawyers, is to a large extent no...
Continue reading the post titled Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving carsDespite Legal Challenge, Tidal Power A Reality In Nova Scotia … For Now
North America’s first tidal turbine was recently connected to the power grid in Nova Scotia. The turbine being tested as part of a proposed project that would eventually see turbines installed in the Bay of Fundy now provides tidal-powered energy to 500 homes in the province. As part of the test, a second turbine is...
Continue reading the post titled Despite Legal Challenge, Tidal Power A Reality In Nova Scotia … For NowCities could add another layer to data protection
Protecting citizens’ private online information is so important that municipalities are even stepping up to provide another layer of protection to consumers, On Nov. 6, voters in San Francisco will decide whether to enact a municipal “Privacy First Policy.” If passed, businesses in the city would be required to disclose their data collection policies and...
Continue reading the post titled Cities could add another layer to data protectionFederal Government Releases Report on Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace
Recently, the federal government released the results of a year-long series of consultations with unions, employer organizations, federal government departments and agencies, academics, and advocacy groups on the subject of workplace harassment and violence. The consultation process also involved a public online survey, with over 1200 respondents providing information. The Report, titled “Harassment and Sexual...
Continue reading the post titled Federal Government Releases Report on Harassment and Sexual Violence in the WorkplaceApprovals Reform and IT
The Ministry of the Environment is racing to get its new approvals system in place. The publicly accessible database of environmental approvals is being expanded; improvements to the search function are apparently also to come. September 2012 is the target for full implementation of new approvals process and online support systems. Part of the MOE’s...
Continue reading the post titled Approvals Reform and ITLong-awaited changes to Ontario’s Mining Act and Aggregate Resources Act passed
Ontario has introduced changes to the Aggregate Resources Act and the Mining Act. After years of work and consultations, the changes will come into effect once royal assent is obtained. The Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act introduced numerous changes to both of these Acts that are designed to facilitate the Ministry of Natural Resources...
Continue reading the post titled Long-awaited changes to Ontario’s Mining Act and Aggregate Resources Act passedConsumer e-commerce transactions
Over the past 10 years there has been tremendous growth in e-commerce within Canada. By the year 2020, e-commerce is projected to reach $50 billion, representing approximately 10% of total retail sales in Canada. The main reason for this massive growth in online sales is simple: convenience. Now it is easy to make purchases from...
Continue reading the post titled Consumer e-commerce transactionsCommunication breakdown – Warner v Google LLC
Introduction The British Columbia Supreme Court’s recent decision in Warner v Google LLC (“Warner”)1, a privacy class action related to the collection of data from smartphones, puts the role of the representative plaintiff and the nature of the solicitor-client relationship in the class action context front and centre. Before the Court were two applications –...
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