Canada: Insurance Laws and Products

When a marriage or common-law relationship comes to an end, many people assume that a separation agreement or equalization payment resolves all outstanding issues. However, this is not always true, and certain complications can resurface after one party passes away. If the deceased party has life insurance, this can amplify already existing contention.

The Canada Revenue Agency (the "CRA") continues to scrutinize business expenses claimed by taxpayers, particularly where business losses are involved.

The last several years have seen notable developments in the North American representations and warranties insurance (RWI) market. More regularized M&A volumes since the frenzied pace of 2021...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario ("FSRA") released the Property & Casualty Insurance Market Conduct Supervision Strategic Plan ("SSP") in June 2025...

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 8, 2025.

Trotter and Morton Limited v Biegel, 2024 ABCA 312 is a case of interest with respect to what factual issues can be dealt with on summary judgment versus what requires a trial.

The Plaintiff was injured at a cycling GrandFondo in Ottawa in 2018, when she attempted (unsuccessfully) to ride over some railroad tracks that crossed one of the roads on the route. She was injured as a result, and sued the organizer of the event damages

A costs decision recently handed down by The Honourable Madam Justice Hooper in a recent case involving the Ministry of Transportation contains an important reminder for those who choose to commence third party claims against other tortfeasors.

When you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury, long-term disability (LTD) benefits can be a critical financial lifeline.