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    Geoffrey D.E. "Geoff" Adair QC
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    Geoffrey D.E. "Geoff" Adair QC was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Geoffrey D.E. "Geoff" Adair QC

    Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Legal Malpractice Law Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation
    Bernard Amyot Ad. E.
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    Bernard Amyot Ad. E. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Bernard Amyot Ad. E.

    LCM Avocats Inc.
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Product Liability Law
    David C. Bishop
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    David C. Bishop was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    David C. Bishop

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2011
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law Director and Officer Liability Practice Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Noah Boudreau
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    Noah Boudreau was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Noah Boudreau

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    Michael D. Brenton, Q.C.
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    Michael D. Brenton, Q.C. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Michael D. Brenton, Q.C.

    Brenton Kean
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Saint John, New Brunswick
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Insurance Law
    Brian J. E. Brock
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    Brian J. E. Brock was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Brian J. E. Brock

    Dutton Brock LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation Legal Malpractice Law
    Marie-Hélène Bétournay
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    Marie-Hélène Bétournay was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marie-Hélène Bétournay

    Stein Monast LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Québec, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Insurance Law
    Sébastien C. Caron
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    Sébastien C. Caron was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Sébastien C. Caron

    LCM Avocats Inc.
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    Jean-Pierre Casavant Ad. E.
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    Jean-Pierre Casavant Ad. E. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jean-Pierre Casavant Ad. E.

    Casavant Bédard
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Legal Malpractice Law
    Catherine Chaput
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    Catherine Chaput was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Catherine Chaput

    Gasco Goodhue St-Germain s.e.n.c.r.l/LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    Louis Charette
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    Louis Charette was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Louis Charette

    Lavery de Billy, L.L.P.
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Aviation Law Transportation Law Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    Louis-Philippe Constant
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    Louis-Philippe Constant was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Louis-Philippe Constant

    Clyde & Co LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Class Action Litigation Insurance Law
    Domenic A. Crolla
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    Domenic A. Crolla was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Domenic A. Crolla

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Health Care Law Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law Medical Negligence Professional Malpractice Law
    Vincent de l'Étoile
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    Vincent de l'Étoile was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Vincent de l'Étoile

    Langlois Lawyers, LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    Hugh M. DesBrisay
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    Hugh M. DesBrisay was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Hugh M. DesBrisay

    DMG Advocates LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Product Liability Law
    Teresa Dufort
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    Teresa Dufort was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Teresa Dufort

    McMillan LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    André Durocher
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    André Durocher was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    André Durocher

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Environmental Law Product Liability Law Class Action Litigation
    Daniel G. "Dan" Fetterly
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    Daniel G. "Dan" Fetterly was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Daniel G. "Dan" Fetterly

    Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Aviation Law Product Liability Law
    Michel Green
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    Michel Green was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Michel Green

    Robinson Sheppard Shapiro , S.E.N.C.R.L
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Legal Malpractice Law Director and Officer Liability Practice Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation Insurance Law Class Action Litigation
    Susan E. Gunter
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    Susan E. Gunter was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Susan E. Gunter

    Dutton Brock LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law
    Patrick Henry
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    Patrick Henry was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Patrick Henry

    Robinson Sheppard Shapiro , S.E.N.C.R.L
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Legal Malpractice Law Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law
    John M. Hope QC
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    John M. Hope QC was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    John M. Hope QC

    Duncan Craig LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Edmonton, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Insurance Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    R. J. Randall Hordo QC, FCIArb
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    R. J. Randall Hordo QC, FCIArb was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    R. J. Randall Hordo QC, FCIArb

    Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law Aviation Law Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Marianne Ignacz
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    Marianne Ignacz was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marianne Ignacz

    INF s.e.n.c.r.l/LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    David Joanisse
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    David Joanisse was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    David Joanisse

    LCM Avocats Inc.
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law
    Brian G. Kapusianyk QC
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    Brian G. Kapusianyk QC was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Brian G. Kapusianyk QC

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Personal Injury Litigation Construction Law Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    William J. "Bill" Kenny , Q.C.
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    William J. "Bill" Kenny , Q.C. was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    William J. "Bill" Kenny , Q.C.

    Miller Thomson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Edmonton, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Securities Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Construction Law International Arbitration Bet-the-Company Litigation Product Liability Law
    Nick Krnjevic
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    Nick Krnjevic was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Nick Krnjevic

    Robinson Sheppard Shapiro , S.E.N.C.R.L
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    Jonathan F. Lancaster
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    Jonathan F. Lancaster was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jonathan F. Lancaster

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Trusts and Estates
    Marc-André Landry
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    Marc-André Landry was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marc-André Landry

    LCM Avocats Inc.
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    James L. "Jim" Lebo QC, FCIArb
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    James L. "Jim" Lebo QC, FCIArb was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    James L. "Jim" Lebo QC, FCIArb

    McLennan Ross LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Legal Malpractice Law Appellate Practice Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Product Liability Law
    Valérie Lemaire
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    Valérie Lemaire was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Valérie Lemaire

    Langlois Lawyers, LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Québec, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    Peter T. Linder, Q.C.
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    Peter T. Linder, Q.C. was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Peter T. Linder, Q.C.

    Peacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Director and Officer Liability Practice Bet-the-Company Litigation Product Liability Law International Arbitration Appellate Practice Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Paul J. Martin
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    Paul J. Martin was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Paul J. Martin

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Class Action Litigation
    Robert J. McDonell
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    Robert J. McDonell was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Robert J. McDonell

    Farris LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    John A. McLeish CS
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    John A. McLeish CS was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    John A. McLeish CS

    McLeish Orlando LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Personal Injury Litigation Medical Negligence Product Liability Law
    Roderick A. "Rod" McLennan , Q.C.
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    Roderick A. "Rod" McLennan , Q.C. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Roderick A. "Rod" McLennan , Q.C.

    McLennan Ross LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Edmonton, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Legal Malpractice Law Natural Resources Law Construction Law Insurance Law Director and Officer Liability Practice Bet-the-Company Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation Securities Law International Arbitration Alternative Dispute Resolution Product Liability Law
    Paul Miller
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    Paul Miller was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Paul Miller

    Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation
    F. Paul "Paul" Morrison
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    F. Paul "Paul" Morrison was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    F. Paul "Paul" Morrison

    Miller Thomson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice Class Action Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law
    John Nicholl, Ad. E.
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    John Nicholl, Ad. E. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    John Nicholl, Ad. E.

    Clyde & Co LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Legal Malpractice Law Director and Officer Liability Practice Class Action Litigation Insurance Law
    Roger G. Oatley CS
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    Roger G. Oatley CS was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Roger G. Oatley CS

    Oatley Vigmond LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Barrie, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Legal Malpractice Law Medical Negligence Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law
    J. Patrick "Pat" Peacock , Q.C.
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    J. Patrick "Pat" Peacock , Q.C. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    J. Patrick "Pat" Peacock , Q.C.

    Peacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law Legal Malpractice Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Appellate Practice Director and Officer Liability Practice Insurance Law Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Michael J. "Mike" Peerless
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    Michael J. "Mike" Peerless was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Michael J. "Mike" Peerless

    McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      London, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    Peter J. Pliszka
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    Peter J. Pliszka was awarded 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" in Foundation.Models.Operations.Elasticsearch.BestLawyers.PracticeArea

    Peter J. Pliszka

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2018
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Insurance Law Class Action Litigation Product Liability Law
    Guy Poitras
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    Guy Poitras was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Guy Poitras

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2016
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate and Commercial Litigation Product Liability Law
    Richard R. Provost
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    Richard R. Provost was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Richard R. Provost

    Langlois Lawyers, LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Legal Malpractice Law Construction Law Insurance Law Product Liability Law
    Peter J. Roberts QC
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    Peter J. Roberts QC was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Peter J. Roberts QC

    Lawson Lundell LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Alternative Dispute Resolution Product Liability Law Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Malcolm N.A. Ruby
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    Malcolm N.A. Ruby was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Malcolm N.A. Ruby

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    John R. Singleton, Q.C., C. ARB
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    John R. Singleton, Q.C., C. ARB was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    John R. Singleton, Q.C., C. ARB

    Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Insurance Law Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Paul J. Stein QC
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    Paul J. Stein QC was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Paul J. Stein QC

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law Personal Injury Litigation Insurance Law
    Mary M. Thomson
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    Mary M. Thomson was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Mary M. Thomson

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Class Action Litigation Professional Malpractice Law Health Care Law Personal Injury Litigation Product Liability Law Medical Negligence
    Richard Vachon
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    Richard Vachon was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Richard Vachon

    Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.
    • Recognized Since: 2016
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Labour and Employment Law Defamation and Media Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Product Liability Law
    Alan N. West
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    Alan N. West was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Alan N. West

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Product Liability Law

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    Product Liability Law Definition

    Canadian product liability law recognizes that persons who have suffered personal injury or property damage from the use of unsafe products should receive compensation.  The Supreme Court of Canada has said: 

    “When manufacturers place products in the flow of commerce, they create a relationship of reliance with consumers, who have far less knowledge than the manufacturers concerning the dangers inherent in the use of the products, and are therefore put at risk if the product is not safe.”

    Product liability law is not a distinct branch of the law. Lawyers practicing in this area must have a broad knowledge of various areas of the law including negligence, contract, insurance, and governmental regulation. These areas of the law are likely to come together and apply to any particular product liability case. Since the chain of commerce for any particular product may pass through multiple international and Canadian jurisdictions before reaching the consumer, product liability lawyers must also have a full understanding of the conflict of law principles which will determine in which court and by what body of law a product liability lawsuit can proceed. 

    Since mass produced products have the potential to cause harm to a large number of consumers, claims for compensation are often conducted on a mass basis by lawyers specializing in class proceedings, although product liability litigation may also involve court action for the recovery of compensation for a single consumer.  

    The practice of product liability law is not confined to litigation. Lawyers knowledgeable in this area also provide advice to manufacturers and distributors concerning ways to reduce the risk of harm to ultimate consumers thereby mitigating their exposure to product liability claims. 

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    Canadian product liability law recognizes that persons who have suffered personal injury or property damage from the use of unsafe products should receive compensation.  The Supreme Court of Canada has said: 

    “When manufacturers place products in the flow of commerce, they create a relationship of reliance with consumers, who have far less knowledge than the manufacturers concerning the dangers inherent in the use of the products, and are therefore put at risk if the product is not safe.”

    Product liability law is not a distinct branch of the law. Lawyers practicing in this area must have a broad knowledge of various areas of the law including negligence, contract, insurance, and governmental regulation. These areas of the law are likely to come together and apply to any particular product liability case. Since the chain of commerce for any particular product may pass through multiple international and Canadian jurisdictions before reaching the consumer, product liability lawyers must also have a full understanding of the conflict of law principles which will determine in which court and by what body of law a product liability lawsuit can proceed. 

    Since mass produced products have the potential to cause harm to a large number of consumers, claims for compensation are often conducted on a mass basis by lawyers specializing in class proceedings, although product liability litigation may also involve court action for the recovery of compensation for a single consumer.  

    The practice of product liability law is not confined to litigation. Lawyers knowledgeable in this area also provide advice to manufacturers and distributors concerning ways to reduce the risk of harm to ultimate consumers thereby mitigating their exposure to product liability claims.