Demographic, technological and economic factors are constant challenges in the Canadian health care system. Governments, businesses and health care providers are leading initiatives to provide novel, accessible, affordable and high-quality health care, products and services. Innovation in the health industry demands the support of a peerless legal team that understands the public and private sectors.
BLG is the undisputed leader in Canada’s health industry. We are the only firm serving health care institutions to achieve a Band 1 rating in Chambers Canada for Health Care. Our multidisciplinary health and life sciences team is the most comprehensive legal resource in Canada, with knowledge and experience in both the public and private health sectors.
We have a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape that is regulated by a myriad of federal and provincial health-related statutes. Our strategic approach to legal services enables us to effectively assist our clients in pursuing innovation and opportunities in the health industry, including health suppliers, health providers, life sciences, and senior living and housing.
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"Full-service firm with a leading healthcare practice that is recognised for its capacity to handle a range of matters in the life sciences sector. Highlighted for its capacity to handle contentious and non-contentious pharmaceutical patent matters. Also advises on the commercialisation of products in the space."
"Leading practice with unparalleled bench strength that is renowned for its ability to provide high-quality legal advice and representation across the entire health sector."
"Proven skill across a broad array of healthcare matters including privacy and IT, governance, medical malpractice litigation and corporate transactions."
Draft regulations aim to strengthen, clarify and simplify Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights system
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board publishes new guidelines for PMPRB staff: Finally, some guidance for patentees
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Recent Canadian product liability case law highlights
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Canada’s economic shield: Fortifying national security in a fractured trade landscape
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The evolving tariff threat: Impact on med-tech and life science industries
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Patent is NOT listed on Patent Register when Form IV is filed; only when Minister determines it is eligible
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New interpretation of the Canada Health Act
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The FCA concludes PMPRB decision re Differin® exceeded the Board’s jurisdiction
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Introduction to the Pharmacare Act: A New Era for Pharmacare in Canada
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Enhancing oversight: Health Canada’s regulatory reform for drug and medical device recalls
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Pharmacy preparedness for upcoming role expansion in Ontario
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Regulatory framework of laboratory developed tests: Canada vs U.S.
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Temporary help agency RPNs are subject to a hospital’s collective agreement
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Temporary help agency licensing: What healthcare facilities (and other employers) need to know
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LifeSigns — Life Sciences Legal Trends in Canada
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Accelerating NATO collaboration Introducing DIANA for aspiring innovators
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Excess claims fees vs. double patenting in Canadian prosecution
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Legislative provisions delineating double patenting would be beneficial for all
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What’s new in Canadian taxation for life sciences?
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Update on forthcoming patent term adjustment in Canada
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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms when new Class Proceedings Act applies
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Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance on ‘risk of harm’ claims and common issues test
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Court certifies class action against health authority arising from employee snooping into medical records
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Creating powerful connections in the name of women’s health – Femtech Canada’s launch event with Driven by Women
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Administrative monetary penalties now in effect under PHIPA
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PMPRB’s decision that patent pertains to drug held to be reasonable by Federal Court
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The Patented Medicines Prices Review Board is consulting on new guidelines
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Why now is the time to get M&A-ready
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Part 4 –Your Health Act, 2023: What you need to know now that Bill 60 is in force
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Health Canada releases draft pre-market guidance for machine learning medical devices
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Achieving Faster, Broader Trademark Protection in Canada at Less Cost
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Part 3 – Bill 60: Your Health Act, 2023, update on proposed regulations
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A 2023 update on virtual care in Canada
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Accounting of profits remedy for patent infringement in Canada
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Canada’s new excess claims fees vs double patenting
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Funding for IP strategy and protection for Canadian companies
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Navigating against head winds in the life sciences capital markets
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Precision medicine in an AI world
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Quantum computing in the life sciences
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The Canadian legal landscape on AI enabled medical devices
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Virtual care article update – June 2023
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Patent term adjustment is coming to Canada
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Part 2 - Bill 60: Your Health Act, 2023 implications for health sector stakeholders
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Bill 60: Your Health Act, 2023 implications for health sector stakeholders
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NOC Regulations do not apply to biosimilars when reference products are not marketed
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British Columbia Court of Appeal upholds provisions of the Medicare Protection Act
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Wrongful life claims: an update from the SCC
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BLG releases fourth edition of Life Sciences & Chemistry Patent Practice in Canada: A Practical Guide
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Health Canada releases guiding principles on artificial intelligence and machine learning for medical devices
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Health Canada regulatory spotlight on medical device post-market surveillance
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Health Canada’s modernized clinical trial framework: Implications for stakeholders
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Supply chains in a post-pandemic world
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Covid-19, One Year Later: Legal perspectives
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Trends to watch in 2021 – Health care: the evolving landscape
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Trends to watch in 2021 – Vaccines: key issues in Canada
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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Litigation in the Federal Court of Canada
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Reopening dental practices during COVID-19
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Recent amendments to the Personal Health Information Protection Act
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Product advertising and marketing in the time of COVID-19
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3D printing during COVID-19
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Spotlight on medical devices in the age of COVID-19
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Ontario Health Teams Series
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Novel Coronavirus outbreak: Legal and practical insights and perspectives
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A Primer on Disclosing Personal Health Information to Police
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A Review of Mandatory Reporting of Health Sector Privacy Breaches in Ontario
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Health Law Group Spotlight: Meghan Payne
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Study Examines the Effectiveness of Apology Laws on Reducing Medical Malpractice Liability
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All Eyes On Hospitals: Mandatory Drug And Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting
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Privacy Tips for Medi-Spas and Other Wellness Providers
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The Consent and Capacity Board’s Jurisdiction to Make Section 41.1 Orders
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Top Ontario Court Confirms Physicians' Duty to Provide Effective Referrals
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Revised Canadian intellectual property enforcement guidelines worth a closer look
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Ontario Government Introduces Legislation to Cap Public Sector Wage Increases
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LifeSigns — Life Sciences Legal Trends in Canada
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BLG Contributes to CBA Submissions on LGBTQ2 Health
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Health Law Group Spotlight: Counsel Ira Parghi
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Preventing, Containing, and Managing Cyber Breaches: Where to Begin?
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ONCA provides clarity on the law of causation in delayed diagnosis
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Health Law Group Spotlight: New Partner Daniel Girlando
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Ontario Government Releases Patient Declaration of Values for Ontario
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Top Five Legal Tips for the Health and Wellness Industry
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Ontario Government’s Healthcare Reform Legislation, Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019
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Environmental class action — evidence deemed sufficiently specific to allow collective recovery in the “red dust” case
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Nurse Who Misappropriated Narcotics Reinstated
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The Disposition of Human Remains/Tissues — A Short Guide for Hospitals
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The New Ontario Autism Program – What’s Law Got to Do with It?
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Court Denies Certification in Privacy Class Action: Personal Information is Not Necessarily Private Information
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Lessons Learned from Recent Cases: The Importance of Your Contracts with Service Providers
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Ontario Superior Court Filters Out Proposed Medical Implant Device Class Action
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Beware the election you didn’t make
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Proposed new regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act
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Reporting PHIPA Breaches to Affected Individuals and the Information and Privacy Commissioner: A Primer
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Increased Media Coverage on Medical Devices
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Form 1 Assessments Under the Mental Health Act – Frequently Asked Questions
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Impaired Driving and Bodily Fluid Samples: What Hospitals and Health-Care Providers Should Know
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Managing Transitions: A Guidance Document
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Possible Changes to Long-term Care Home Regulations Regarding Cannabis
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The Role of Community Treatment Plans in Community Treatment Orders
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Class Action Settlement Administrators Need Not Go “Above And Beyond” Terms Of Settlement Agreement: Court Of Appeal Of Alberta
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Court of Appeal Reinforces Evidentiary Principles of Causation
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Who is Fit to Drive? Amended Legislation Expands and Clarifies Medical Reporting Requirements under the Highway Traffic Act
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Doctoring The Complaints Process? Procedural Fairness And Professional Discipline Legislation
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Co-author, "Ten Things to Know Now That Recreational Cannabis Will Be Legal in Canada," BLG's Health Law Monitor, July 2018
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Ontario Court Confirms Intensive Care Of A Brain Dead Patient Can Be Discontinued Despite Family’s Objections
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Nurse Disciplined for Unprofessional Posts on Social Media Loses Appeal
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Recent Amendment to Corporations Act (Ontario) Provides More Flexibility for Public Hospitals to Borrow
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Conflict of Interest Revisited
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Divisional Court Upholds Hospital Board Decision to Revoke Physician Privileges
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New Provisions to Protect Patients from Sexual Abuse in Force on May 1, 2018
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Good Faith/Bad Faith — Varying Privileges Could Result in Significant Civil Liability
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Hospital Protected by Public Hospitals Act in Physicians’ Wrongful Dismissal Claim
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Impact of the All Families Are Equal Act, 2016 for Surrogate Births
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Ontario Proposes Regulations To Further Protect Patients From Sexual Abuse
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Addressing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
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Amendments To The Long-Term Care Homes Act Proclaimed Into Force
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Recent Media Spotlight Puts Long-Term Care on Centre Stage
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Validity of Physician Duty to Provide Effective Referrals to Patients Upheld
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Court of Appeal for Ontario Provides Guidance on the Dismissal of Frivolous Claims
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Governance: Corporations Act Updated
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Preparing for Consent and Capacity Board Hearings
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To His Health! William Carter Retires from BLG’s Health Law Group
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Ministry Focuses on Transparency in the Ontario Health Care Sector,
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Recent Court of Appeal Decisions Highlight Importance of Evidence on "Significant Threat"
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Bill 160 Proposes Numerous Amendments to Health Care Legislation in Ontario
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New PHIPA Mandatory Reporting Requirement
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Quality of Care Information Protection Act Toolkits
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Ontario Superior Court Released its Decision in Green v. The Hospital for Sick Children et al
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Mandatory Reporting Of Privacy Breaches To The Information And Privacy Commissioner Now Required Under The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004
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Physician With Privileges Unsuccessful In Allegations That Hospital Breached Ontario Human Rights Code
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Proving Mental Injury - The Supreme Court Strikes Lower Courts' Requirement for a Recognized Psychiatric Illness but Confirms Injury Must be Serious and Prolonged
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Ontario Government Passes Legislation To Protect Patients From Sexual Abuse And Improve The Regulation Of Health Professionals
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New QCIPA and hospital management regulations changes: Coming into force July 1, 2017
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Update – Ontario Passes the Patients First Act to Implement Health Sector Reform
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IPC releases guidance on communicating PHI by email
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New legislation coming to protect patients from sexual abuse
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A Practical Guide to Mental Health and the Law in Ontario
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New Expanded Duty to Notify the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
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Guidance for Health Care Organizations on the New Cannabis Regulations
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Decisions By Hospital Committees Can Be Reviewed By The Courts
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Update on Physician-Assisted Death: Superior Court Issues Practice Direction with Requirements for Bringing an Application
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Production Order Challenge Results in Recognition of Duty to Assert Consumer Privacy Rights
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Physician-Assisted Death in Canada: the Next Four Months
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Tort Of Intrusion Upon Seclusion And Breaches Of Personal Health Information:
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New Supreme Court Decisions Interpreting Ontario Summary Judgment Rule
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