Sentences with phrase «provincial class proceeding»

The draft Judicial Protocol relies on existing provisions in the various provincial class proceeding statutes to establish a system whereby multiple and potentially overlapping class actions can move through two or more courts in an orderly manner.

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In Canada, the provincial consumer protection statutes may also determine where a class action is filed, says Robin Reinertson, a partner at Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP in Vancouver, and co-counsel for Vitaminwater in the B.C. proceeding.

There is no federal civil jurisdiction of significance in Canada, and any class action of significance will proceed in one or more provincial courts.