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Further Clarity Regarding the Minor Injury Regulation
17 mars 2015
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
Since 2004, Plaintiffs who have sustained soft tissue injuries in motor vehicle accidents in Alberta have faced the challenge of determining whether their injuries fall within “the cap” on minor injuries, as prescribed by the Minor Injury Regulation, Alta Reg 123/2004 . Miller...
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Nuisance and Neighbours
12 mars 2015
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Le réseau alimentaire : les agroentreprises canadiennes et le droit en matière d'alimentation
The interplay between farms and neighbouring properties is not an easy one. Many normal farm activities may involve unpleasant noises and odours that impact neighbouring properties. Conceivably these activities could constitute an actionable nuisance. A nuisance is an activity which...
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Medical Revocation of Drivers’ Licenses
23 février 2015
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
A 92 year old man’s driving in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly in Mayville, Wisconsin, is the latest viral video sensation to capture the world’s attention, as he hit 9 vehicles while trying to exit his stall. This video...
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SCC gives the right to strike constitutional protection for the first time
20 février 2015
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan[1] recognized for the first time a constitutional right to strike for employees. The case involving The Public Service Essential Services Act, which has been...
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PHIPA does not Protect Health Information Custodians from Lawsuits
18 février 2015
Blogue : Droit des assurances
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has held that a hospital can be sued (in a proposed class action) for a privacy breach. In Hopkins v. Kay, the class plaintiff alleged that her records as a patient at the Peterborough...
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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: Are you compliant with the January 1, 2015 requirements?
13 février 2015
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005, SO 2005, c 11 (the “AODA”), is an Act aimed at developing, implementing and enforcing standards that promote accessibility for people with disabilities in Ontario. The AODA covers accessibility with respect to...
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Underinsured Defendants
13 février 2015
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Blogue Dommages corporels de MT
The story of Edmonton bicyclist Rylan Kafara has caught the attention of many Albertans this week. Kafara has been handed a $6,200.00 bill for damages he allegedly caused to an SUV in 2013, while riding his bike. Although Kafara was...
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An Eye on the Taxpayer, Part V: A Long, Cold Winter
13 février 2015
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
The challenge of public finances and fiscal restraint has not gone away since the last check in on this blog in August. A new, rapidly developing twist is, of course, the rapid decline in the price of oil. Naturally, this...
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Delay in Coverage Decision Attracts Criticism from Ontario Court of Appeal
12 février 2015
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
Mallory v. Werkman Estate 2015 ONCA 71, February 2, 2015 On February 6, 2005, three motorcycle drivers were racing. One of the drivers, Mr. Werkman, lost control and struck a car seriously injuring the driver, Mr. Mallory. Mr. Werkman died. ...
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Tips for Managing WSIB Claims
9 février 2015
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
Dealing with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (“WSIB”) can be a challenging and expensive process for any employer. Each claim commenced in relation to a work-related injury can have a significant financial impact on an organization. Schedule 2 employers...
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