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Standard Operating Procedure Sidewalk Inspection

To uphold safe and accessible pedestrian pathways, a consistent approach to inspecting and maintaining the mun...

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Claim Case Study: Wasylyk v. Simcoe (County), 2023 ONCA 781

While travelling on one of the busiest roadways in Simcoe County during a winter snow event, the Plaintiff los...

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Claim Case Study: MMS Section 10 Morris v. Prince, 2023 (ON SC)

The Plaintiff brought an action against the City for damages due to a motor vehicle incident at a pedestrian c...

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Claim Case Study: Beardwood v. Hamilton (City)

This case provides a glimmer of hope to municipalities because it demonstrates, that if a municipality maintai...

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Claim Case Study Crack in the Road

A young woman was writing one of her final exams. Her mother agreed to come and pick her up. Shortly after 10:...

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Encroachments in the Area Adjacent to a Sidewalk

In May of 2018, Ontario Regulations 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (MMS) was amen...

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Service Reductions Due to COVID-19

Municipalities are concerned that they will not meet their obligations to provide services and comply with Ont...

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Sidewalk Inspection Procedures

According to sections 16.1(1) and 16.2(1) of Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Munic...

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