Contract Awards to Incumbents – A Delicate Balance
Case comment – Taggart Construction Ltd. v. Kingston (City) Ontario Superior Court of Justice, January, 2020. An issue arises where one of the responding parties ... Continued
The Worker v. The District Managers: Employee Belief That Masks Ineffective Against Spread of COVID-19 Insufficient for Human Rights Complaints
We recently told you here about a screening decision of the BC Human Rights Tribunal not to proceed with a complaint of discrimination by a ... Continued
The Customer vs. The Store: Anti-Maskers Required to Prove Disability for Human Rights Complaints
In a recent complaint screening decision, the BC Human Rights Tribunal declined to proceed with a complaint made by a customer who was refused entry ... Continued
New “Vaccination Leave” May Be Coming to BC
The British Columbia Ministry of Labour is currently considering amending the BC Employment Standards Act to provide for a “COVID vaccination” leave. Discussions are in ... Continued
The Sky’s the Limit: Inconsistent Policy Drafting Results in Unlimited Coverage
In Surespan Structures Ltd. v. Lloyds Underwriters, 2021 BCCA 65 (“Surespan”), the Court of Appeal held that there was no limit to a particular area ... Continued
Webinar | Construction Contracts in Canada – What You Need to Know and What’s New
Our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group recently hosted a webinar that covered Construction Contracts in Canada – What you Need to Know and What’s New. ... Continued
Civil Resolution Tribunal Jurisdiction Declared Unconstitutional
On March 2, 2021, the Supreme Court declared the legislation authorizing the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) jurisdiction over certain collision claims unconstitutional. In April 2019, ... Continued
Complementary Policies: Can One Insurer Compel the Defence of Another Insurer Based on (Hypothetical) Unjust Enrichment?
In Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2020 ABQB 720, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada ... Continued
The Significance of Testamentary Documents
A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court highlights the special nature of testamentary documents, and the consequences that may result where an executor fails ... Continued
Enhanced Care Details Released
Just over a year after announcing that ICBC will move to a “no-fault” system starting May 1, 2021, the provincial government released regulations related to ... Continued
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – Fulfilling a Donor’s Wish to Benefit Public Broadcasting
A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that where there’s a will, the Court may find a way to give effect to a donor’s charitable ... Continued
Marriage Agreements: Fairness and Enforceability
People enter into family law agreements for many reasons, and certainty is one of those reasons. People need to be able to reply upon agreements ... Continued