Summary of Meetings: Class Action
Number of Meetings Held:3
November 7, 2022
Registration Count: Remote: 37 | In-person: 30
Guest Speakers: Jill Yates, Katie Duke, and Josh Hutchinson
Moderator: Karine Russell
Meeting Title/Topic: Litigating the Merits in Class Actions
Synopsis: The presentation included an overview of recent BC Supreme Court decisions addressing proposed and certified class actions on the merits, and a panel discussion with perspectives from both plaintiffs’ and defence counsel on litigating claims both before and after certification.
March 9, 2023
Registration Count: Remote: 30 | In-person: 31
Guest Speakers: Vera Toppings, Anthonly Leoni, and Michelle Maniago
Moderator: Alexandra Mitretodis
Meeting Title/Topic: BC and Ontario Class Action Trends
Synopsis: Topics included: The impact of the 2020 amendments to Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act, the different strategic considerations applicable to class proceedings in BC and Ontario, and cases to watch out for in 2023, including in the consumer protection, employment, and privacy contexts.
June 19, 2023
Registration Count: Remote: 16 | In-person: 31
Guest Speakers: Ryan Matheuszik, Josh Hutchinson, and Katherine Booth
Meeting Title/Topic: BC Class Actions Year in Review 222-2023
Synopsis: The CBABC Class Action section’s annual “year in review” meeting discussed significant class action decisions and trends over the past 12 months.