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Commemorating the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

Written by Jaclyn Habas / Association News, Editorial / January 29, 2025

Eight years ago, on January 29, 2017, Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti, tragically lost their lives when a gunman opened fire at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy. Thirteen others were seriously injured. These profound losses are remembered nationally and globally. The Government of Canada designated January 29 to be the National Day of …

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Lunar New Year

Written by David Lee / Association News, Editorial / January 29, 2025

The Lunar New Year, often referred to as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is one of the most important cultural celebrations in many parts of the world. With its roots in ancient China the celebration marks the start of a new lunar calendar cycle.  In today’s interconnected world, the Lunar New Year transcends regional boundaries and brings together millions of people. Cities around …

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Rebello v. Ontario (Transportation), 2024 ONCA 842 (CanLII)

Written by Sarah Lawson / Association News, Summaries / January 03, 2025

Full Decision Background In Rebello v. Ontario (Transportation), 2024 ONCA 842 the appellant brought a claim against the Ontario Crown for failing to renew her licence plate and the mistaken transfer of her vehicle’s VIN which invalidated her licence plate. ServiceOntario rectified the error within a month but was subsequently unable to renew the appellant’s licence plate due to unpaid parking tickets and fines. The …

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The Personal Insurance Company v. Tagoe

Written by David Kapanadze / Association News, Summaries / December 20, 2024

Full Decision Introduction In December 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in The Personal Insurance Company v. Tagoe, reaffirming that the doctrine of discoverability applies to limitation periods under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) for specified benefits. Building on the principles established in Tomec v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company, 2019 ONCA 839 (CanLII), the Court firmly concluded that insured individuals cannot …

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Passmore v. Hamilton (City), 2024 ONCA 825 (CanLII)

Written by Victoria Edwards / Association News, Summaries / December 06, 2024

Full Decision Overview The appellant, Ms. Passmore, was injured in July 2020 when the bus in which she was riding suddenly slammed on the brakes, causing her to fall from her seat and sustain injuries. She sued the bus driver, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus company and the City of Hamilton (City) for her injuries. The defendants filed a defence and a jury notice. …

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The Pains of Living with Chronic Pain: A Canadian Health Crisis

Written by James Page / Association News, Personal Injury / November 06, 2024

November 3-9, 2024, is National Pain Awareness Week – a week dedicated to drawing attention to chronic pain and the devastating impact it can have on people’s lives. The broader goal is to advocate for early, effective treatment of this condition and promote further education to better understand it. I am astounded by the number of people living with chronic pain in our country. According …

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