Update on Limitation Periods

Canadian Underwriter


by Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC)


June 08, 2023



Recent changes in legislation have resulted in important changes to the rules around limitation periods. In Ontario, Bill 118 amended the Occupiers’ Liability Act and impacts when and how slip and fall claims can be made. In Manitoba, an entirely new Limitations Act has been introduced.

In this YRMC webinar, Tor Potter from Kelly Santini LLP in Ottawa and Alexa Smith with Fillmore Riley LLP in Winnipeg will discuss these new Acts and what they mean for insurers.

Part 1 – Manitoba’s New Limitations Act

Alexa will provide a summary of the major changes including:

Discoverability Rules
Suspensions to Limitation Periods
Enforcing a Judgment
Transitional periods

Part 2 – Ontario’s Bill 118

Tor will discuss:

When the Act applies
New requirements for plaintiffs and defendants
Written notice vs Statement of Claim
Exceptions under the Act
The effects of the legislation for insurers

Visit event’s website

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4651454685682224480

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