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Saskatchewan government introduces act aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight of provincial pipelines Saskatchewan government introduces act aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight of provincial pipelines Image

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Saskatchewan government introduces act aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight of provincial pipelines

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Monday that it has introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight of the province’s oil and gas industry. The government introduced The Pipelines Amendment Act in the Legislature, replacing The Pipelines Act, the Ministry of the Economy said in a media release. “Our efforts to enhance and reinforce […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 29, 2016

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Information availability key to enhancing coverage in construction Information availability key to enhancing coverage in construction Image

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Information availability key to enhancing coverage in construction

Having as much solid information as possible – as early as possible – can help open up the marketplace when it comes to available coverages for construction projects, Peter Campbell, Halifax branch manager for Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada, suggested during an industry event in downtown Toronto last Thursday. “Any project or any risk really delving […]

By Angela Stelmakowich | November 14, 2016

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‘Work performed’ exclusion in builder’s liability policy does not apply in allegations of consequential damage: Court of Appeal for Ontario ‘Work performed’ exclusion in builder’s liability policy does not apply in allegations of consequential damage: Court of Appeal for Ontario Image

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‘Work performed’ exclusion in builder’s liability policy does not apply in allegations of consequential damage: Court of Appeal for Ontario

A “work performed” exclusion in a commercial general liability policy for a building contractor does not apply if a lawsuit against a contractor alleges consequential damage, the Court of Appeal for Ontario suggested in a ruling released Tuesday. Parkhill Excavating Limited was retained, in 2004, for the “design, supply and supervision of construction and installation […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 9, 2016

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Disputed course of construction claim involving LEG exclusion remanded back to B.C. appeal court Disputed course of construction claim involving LEG exclusion remanded back to B.C. appeal court Image

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Disputed course of construction claim involving LEG exclusion remanded back to B.C. appeal court

A disputed $14.5-million claim on a course of construction policy, arising from an incident when concrete slabs over-deflected during the building of a hospital addition, was recently remanded by the Supreme Court of Canada to the British Columbia Court of Appeal. In a ruling released Aug. 5, 2015, the B.C. Court of Appeal found that […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 25, 2016

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