ONLINE MEETING | Rationalizing Non-Statutory Liability of Directors and Officers
This meeting is being hosted by the Business Law Section.
| Speakers: |
John Smith, Lawson Lundell, Chair of the BCLI Rationalizing Non-Statutory Liability of Directors and Officers Project Committee |
| Time: |
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
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| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hours |
Canadian law on the personal, non-statutory liability of directors and officers is widely viewed as uncertain and inconsistent. Directors and officers are often named personally in tort claims alongside corporations, frequently for tactical reasons, despite unclear legal principles governing when personal liability should arise.
In this session, John Smith, Lawson Lundell, will discuss BCLI Report on Non-Statutory Liability of Directors and Officers, which was released in March 2026. The report examines divergent lines of Canadian case law, the practical consequences for corporate governance and litigation, and the knock-on effects for D&O insurance. Drawing on comparative research from other common-law jurisdictions, the report proposes a clearer, principled framework to determine when directors and officers should (and should not) be personally liable.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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