Canada: Personal Injury

When the Supreme Court of Canada established the new tort of intimate partner violence (“IPV”) in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia,[1] it answered a call to action to address and provide a remedy to the coercion, control, and systemic harm that results from this pervasive form of abuse. In the wake of the decision, family and civil lawyers now have to figure out how to effectively litigate these cases. How should they be pleaded? What evidence will courts find persuasive? How much corroboration is necessary?

Leading voices in survivor-centered reform examine systemic failures affecting sexual abuse survivors across Canada's child welfare, education, sport, and criminal justice systems. Expert speakers share trauma-informed approaches and practical paths toward meaningful reform for Indigenous survivors and others failed by broken institutions.

An innocent passenger checks a suitcase at Toronto Pearson International Airport. A baggage tag is allegedly removed from that suitcase and placed on another bag containing illegal drugs. The passenger then travels abroad and is detained because authorities believe the drug-filled suitcase belongs to them. For some travellers, this scenario has become reality.

Premium credit cards often include rental car insurance, but many Canadians misunderstand what this coverage actually protects. While collision damage waivers may cover the rental vehicle itself, they typically exclude liability for injuries to others, personal belongings, and certain vehicle types. Understanding these limitations before declining the rental company's insurance can prevent costly surprises after an accident.

A serious traumatic brain injury can affect far more than a person’s physical health. Many people experience ongoing problems with memory, attention, fatigue, emotional regulation, relationships, and work. In the most severe cases, these impairments may qualify as a catastrophic impairment under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”).

Cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users on Ontario’s roads. Unlike motor vehicle drivers, cyclists have minimal protection when sharing the road with cars, trucks and other vehicles. As a result, even a relatively low-speed collision can lead to serious life-altering injuries.

Toronto’s streetcar network is one of North America’s largest and most unique. For locals and visitors alike, understanding the rules around boarding and exiting a streetcar could be the difference between a safe commute and a life-altering injury.

It’s that time of year. Summer is here, and it seems like everyone in Ontario is taking full advantage of the beautiful weather. There is no better place to be than Ontario in the summertime. But all of the summer fun comes with some added risks. Cycling can be dangerous (please wear a helmet!).

Ontario's roads present year-round collision risks that extend far beyond winter driving hazards. Analysis of provincial collision data reveals surprising seasonal patterns in crash frequency and fatality rates...