On July 1, 2019 with the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act came into effect. This replaced the long-standing Proceedings against the Crown Act. The CLPA introduces several changes, including provisions to insulate the government’s policy-based decisions. This session will provide in-depth examination of how crown liability has changed as well as guidance on how to navigate new requirements for litigating against the Crown.

• Examining what “policy decisions” and what “regulatory decisions” are immune from liability
• How to interpret the retroactive application of s.11 of the act
• Unravelling the implications of the CLPA on claims of negligence, misfeasance and class actions
• Learn how to file a motion without having an underlying action