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Book Spotlight - Liquor and Cannabis Liability Law in Canada, 2nd Edition

Posted by Peel Law Association on 19 January 2024


Information provided on Thomson Reuters' website:

Covering all aspects of liability from the consumption of liquor and cannabis in commercial, employment, and social host settings, this work discusses leading cases and key legislation from across Canada. Also, it examines liability insurance coverage available against such risks.

Topics Covered

  • Duties related to the condition of licensed premises and activities on the premises
  • Obligations of commercial hosts to take reasonable steps to ensure patrons are not injured by other patrons
  • Whether a commercial host may be responsible for the conduct of patrons who have left the premises
  • Conduct of employees and the use of excessive force
  • Social host liability at private functions
  • The risks facing employers who provide alcohol to employees
  • Criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters
  • Liability issues arising from the legalization and consumption of cannabis
  • Insurance coverage - and exclusions - relating to liquor and cannabis liability


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