Class Actions in Canada: Cases, Notes, and Materials, 3rd Edition
Janet Walker,
H. Michael Rosenberg,
Jasminka Kalajdzic
Class Actions in Canada: Cases, Notes, and Materials, 3rd Edition is the definitive resource for a comprehensive understanding of class actions in Canada. Authored by esteemed experts from across the country, this essential text examines leading-edge case law and current legislative regimes that shape the certification process, representation, and settlement approval.
From the fundamental stages of the litigation process to the complexities of specific claims, including consumer protection, product liability, privacy, environmental, securities, competition, and employment, this resource covers a range of issues that arise in class actions. The new edition sheds light on the latest trends shaping this dynamic area of law, such as the release of the Ontario Law Commission Report on Class Actions, the adoption of the CBA Protocol for the Management of MultiJurisdictional Class Actions, and the emerging influence of private third-party funders.
With its comprehensive coverage, updated information on legislative reforms, and examination of key cases, this text is an indispensable resource for law students, practitioners, and academics studying or working with class actions in Canada.
This casebook was generously sponsored by Davies Ward Philips & Vineberg, Fasken Martineau, Koskie Minsky LLP, McCarthy Tétrault, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt, Rochon Genova LLP, and Torys LLP.