On October 16, the Ontario Superior Court approved Aviva's $150 million national settlement of pandemic business interruption class claims, without deciding whether the policies covered COVID-19 closures. The settlement covers specified Restricted Access or Negative Publicity coverage, with compensation eligibility tied to claims notified by August 26, 2025, so not every affected business qualifies.
Original source: Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Nordik Windows Inc. v. Aviva Insurance Co., 2026 ONSC 5875, October 16, 2026.