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Developments in law, governance, human resources, regulation and insurance, organized by the faculty that gives each story context.

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Insurance·5 min read

BC's Restricted Insurance Agent Licence Takes Effect January 2027: What Add-On Sellers Need to Know

British Columbia's new Restricted Insurance Agent Licence Regulation requires businesses selling insurance incidentally—vehicle dealers, travel agencies, and similar operations—to obtain a licence by January 1, 2027.

September 12, 2026

Insurance·6 min read

Alberta Court of Appeal Cancels Administrative Penalty Over Flawed Roadside Appeal Form

The Court of Appeal ruled that Alberta's SafeRoads roadside appeal form contained misleading language about consent that undermined the voluntary nature of the statutory appeal right.

August 17, 2026

Insurance·7 min read

BC Supreme Court Upholds New Legal Professions Act, Confirms Provinces Can Restructure Lawyer Regulation

A BC court ruling confirms provincial legislatures may change how lawyers are regulated without violating constitutional principles, a decision with implications for how legal services evolve across Canada.

August 13, 2026

Insurance·5 min read

Tax Court Confirms Return-of-Premium Life Insurance Payouts Are Taxable Income

A Tax Court ruling confirms that return-of-premium life insurance payouts are taxable investment income, reinforcing why business owners should understand the tax treatment of insurance products before purchase.

August 8, 2026

Insurance·6 min read

Ontario Court Dismisses Subrogated Claim After Project Owner Prematurely Cancelled Builder's Risk Insurance

An Ontario decision shows how a project owner's premature cancellation of builder's risk insurance barred a subrogated claim against a subcontractor, highlighting the contractual stakes of maintaining required coverage through project completion.

June 26, 2026

Insurance·8 min read

Newfoundland Appeal Court Clarifies When Insurers Can Void Policies for Non-Disclosure and When They Must Return Premiums

A recent Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal decision confirms insurers can void policies for failing to disclose material facts, but must return premiums unless fraudulent intent to deceive the insurer is proven.

June 10, 2026

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Insurance·6 min read

Alberta Court of Appeal Cancels Administrative Penalty Over Flawed Roadside Appeal Form

The Court of Appeal ruled that Alberta's SafeRoads roadside appeal form contained misleading language about consent that undermined the voluntary nature of the statutory appeal right.

August 17, 2026

Law·7 min read

Supreme Court Clarifies Spoliation Doctrine: Destroying Evidence in Contract Disputes Triggers Mandatory Adverse Inferences

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that intentionally destroying or concealing evidence during litigation triggers a mandatory presumption against the spoliating party, with significant implications for document retention practices.

August 9, 2026