OBA Family Law and Civil Litigation PROGRAM | On-Demand
Original Program Date: June 18, 2026

When you purchase this on-demand product, you will receive access to the recording approximately one week following the live program date. If you wish to view the program live, please purchase the live online product here.

On May 15, the Supreme Court of Canada released a landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, establishing the new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV). Join us to unravel what this new tort means for family lawyers and civil litigators, and explore strategic considerations for effectively advancing or responding to an IPV claim. We’ll examine:

• Identifying and proving the elements of the new tort, including coercive control
• Evidentiary considerations, including the use of medical records, expert evidence, electronic communications, financial documentation, and third-party witnesses
• Heads of damage and quantification
• The interaction between IPV tort claims and family law proceedings, including support entitlements
• Choice of venue, particularly in Unified Family Court jurisdictions

Ensure you are equipped to confidently advise your clients on this new tort. Register now!

PROGRAM CHAIR

Brenda Hollingsworth, Auger Hollingsworth Personal Injury

SPEAKERS

Gillian Hnatiw, Gillian Hnatiw & Co 
Joanna Radbord, McCarthy Hansen & Company
Madam Justice Frances Wood, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario