Statutory Interpretation

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority v. Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia has the BC Court of Appeal dealing with a matter of statutory interpretation. Two statutory sections dealing with employer duties had to be read in the context of each other and the legislative scheme as a whole. The section dealing with specific […]

Vancouver Police Board Liability

Gulkison v. Vancouver Police Board, 2014 BCSC 669 , concerns liability of the Board of Police Commissioners for actions of City of Vancouver Police Department members. Justice Burnyeat held that the Vancouver Police Board is liable for any liabilities or damages that may be attributed to the Board of Police Commissioners for the actions of […]

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