Liar, liar, trucks on fire: BC court upholds coverage denial against insured who misrepresented material facts
Introduction Media West Zny Inc. v Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, 2024 BCSC 625, clarifies the law on material misrepresentations in the context of insurance contracts. The decision highlights that, while a plaintiff’s lack of credibility or reliability alone may […]
This is not a drill: New first aid requirements under BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Employers in British Columbia are legally obligated to provide their workers with “prompt, easily accessible and appropriate” first aid treatment. New amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”), which come into effect on November 1, […]
Pay transparency reports: A crystal-clear guide for reporting employers
Introduced in May 2023, BC’s Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) is intended to reduce the comparatively high gender pay gap in the province. One of the Act’s primary purposes is to increase awareness about the pay gap by requiring employers […]
Mathur v Ontario: The Ontario Court of Appeal orders rehearing of unprecedented climate case
On October 17, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) issued its highly anticipated ruling in the case of Mathur v Ontario.[1] In a unanimous decision, the ONCA found that the application judge wrongly interpreted the applicants’ arguments as […]
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal confirms proof of a material change in risk requires strong evidentiary foundation
Introduction Wynward Insurance Group v Smith Building and Development Ltd, 2023 SKCA 57 highlights significant considerations for insurers who are considering denying claims on the basis of an insured’s failure to disclose a material change in risk. Background facts The […]