The New Summary Judgment

With Hryniak v. Maudlin, the Supreme Court of Canada has significantly changed the summary judgment landscape. Join us for a panel discussion on the impact of this decision and gain valuable insight on what the decision means for you and your clients. Specific topics to be discussed include:

• Examining the new test for summary judgment
• “Culture Shift” - Summary judgment as a vehicle for access to justice
• A look at post-Hyrniak decisions in Bank of Nova Scotia v. Allin and Huang v. Mai
• Strategic considerations and best practices for counsel in considering, commencing and arguing summary judgment motions