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With unpredictable weather at an all-time high, cities and municipalities are facing increased claims resulting from pedestrian falls. Even on sunny days, cities are not immune from potential risks, as was the case in a recent decision rendered by the Court of Quebec in Unlusoy v. Ville de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 2022 QCCQ 9681. As highlighted by […]

This culinary specialty of British origin was the focus of a decision of the Superior Court (McKnight v. Promutuel Assurances Boréale, 2020 QCCS 71) confirmed just before Christmas 2022 by the Court of Appeal (Promutuel Assurance Boréale v. McKnight, 2022 QCCA 1735). This decision is interesting with respect to two aspects that we have previously […]

On December 20, 2022, in Dang c. Industrielle-Alliance, assurance auto et habitation inc., 2022 QCCA 1739, the Court of Appeal maintained the Superior Court judgment which was the topic of our bulletin of June 17, 2021 (Homeowner Insurance Policy: The Importance of Living in the Insured Dwelling). The Superior Court Decision Appellant was the sole […]

Only available in French Cela fait maintenant un peu plus d’un an que le projet de loi 49 a été sanctionné et est en vigueur. Ce projet a permis de modifier plusieurs dispositions législatives municipales très importantes. Entre autres, la question de l’enregistrement des séances du conseil a été traitée en ajoutant l’article 149.1 au […]

There is a theory in civil liability called “assumption of risk”. This well-enshrined notion is based on the premise that an individual who willingly participates in a risky or dangerous activity and is aware of the inherent risks associated thereto cannot claim damages if he is injured when this risk or danger materializes. Two recent […]

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Only available in French Le 22 septembre dernier, de nouvelles dispositions amendant la Loi sur l’accès aux documents des organismes publics et sur la protection des renseignements personnels, RLRQ c A-2.1 [Loi] sont entrées en vigueur. La première concerne le fait que, dorénavant, les municipalités doivent mettre sur pied un comité sur l’accès à l’information […]

The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, SQ 2021, c. 25, amending the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, CQLR c P-39.1 [Act], among others, was proclaimed in force on September 22, 2021. Several provisions came into force on September 22, 2022. The bulk […]

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Profile of Rachel Clément Rachel Clément is a partner, and co-chair of our Insurance Law Group. In addition to conducting her practice and ensuring the group’s leadership, she plays a key role in managing our client relationships, especially with major clients in Quebec and Ontario as well as in London. An active member of the […]