March 31, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Nasra Esak discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in 778938 Ontario Limited v. EllisDon Corporation, 2023 ONCA 182. OVERVIEW This appeal arose from an unsuccessful motion to stay an Ontario action on the basis that the Ontario Court did not have jurisdiction over a dispute involving […]
March 29, 2023
By Riley Groskopf The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released its new certification decision in Nordik Windows Inc. v. Aviva Insurance Co., 2023 ONSC 1804. The decision of Justice Morgan was the second certification motion for the proposed class action, after Justice Belobaba issued an Order that a new hearing be convened and recused […]
March 24, 2023
At our weekly Friday meeting, Katrina Taibi discussed the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Li v. Barber, 2023 ONSC 1679. Overview: A motion by the plaintiffs to amend the Statement of Claim, and a motion by a group of defendants to strike the Statement of Claim for no cause of action and […]
March 24, 2023
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee has provided us with information on Ramadan. This week, Muslims from around the world will begin to fast and start the month of Ramadan. It marks a holy month for Muslims, where many in the community will start a month-long observance of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. Ramadan is the […]
March 22, 2023
By Michael Kryworuk In Shillington v. Stover, 2023 ONSC 1463, Regional Senior Justice C. Macleod considered a motion by one of the defendants, Million Dollar Round Table (“MRDT”), to strike the statement of claim against it as disclosing no cause of action under Rule 21.01(1)(b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure. History of the Litigation: […]
March 17, 2023
At our weekly meeting, Emmanuel Couture-Tremblay discussed the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Ontario v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, 2023 ONCA 173. Overview This appeal arose from a coverage application, in which the appellant, His Majesty the King in the Right of Ontario, sought a declaration that […]
