Canada: Professional Negligence

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee has released CCDC 33, a standardized service contract governing the relationship between design-builders and consultants on progressive design-build projects. This new form establishes the framework for professional design services, payment structures, and liability provisions in the downstream contractual chain. How does this companion document to CCDC 32 balance the consultant's professional obligations with the commercial realities of multi-party construction

Following a testator's death, disputes may arise when parties claim errors in a will that fail to reflect the deceased's true testamentary intentions. Ontario courts can apply the legal doctrine of rectification to correct wills, but only under specific, narrowly defined circumstances that balance respect for testamentary freedom with the need to remedy genuine drafting errors.

Lorsque vous révisez votre planification successorale à un âge avancé, comment pouvez-vous protéger votre testament contre les contestations fondées sur l'incapacité cognitive? Découvrez quatre mesures concrètes pour préserver les preuves essentielles de votre capacité juridique et garantir que vos volontés testamentaires seront respectées après votre décès.

When an insurance claim is denied, or the payout is far lower than expected, many policyholders assume there is nothing they can do.

This case centers on the imposition of gross negligence penalties under subsection 163(2) of the Income Tax Act against the Appellant, Attila John Burzuk.

Canadian law recognizes the fundamental importance of a litigant’s right to counsel of their choice and the principle that a litigant should not be deprived of their choice of counsel, absent good cause.

A Tax Court case reveals how settlement agreements can become unstable when institutions attempt to modify terms after acceptance. The dispute centered on whether additional implementation terms could be added...

When dangerous products cause widespread harm, individual legal action against massive corporations becomes prohibitively expensive and impractical. Class actions and mass torts provide a powerful alternative, allowing everyday people to pool their resources and legal strength to hold companies accountable for negligence and force meaningful change. Learn how these collective legal mechanisms work and why they offer accessible justice for those who cannot afford lengthy court battles.

Medical malpractice litigation represents some of the most complex and technical legal work in the country, requiring specialized knowledge, expert witnesses, and a deeply empathetic approach. Senior Counsel Pinta Maguire explains how Gluckstein Lawyers' dedicated team navigates these intricate cases to secure the lifelong care and resources that severely injured individuals desperately need when the public healthcare system falls short.