2026 February Winter Workshop

Friday February 20th, 2026

Virtual Via ZOOM

9:00 am – 9:50 am          The Real Story Behind Real Estate, Understanding the Building Code and E&O

Presented by:      Dan Ross, Senior Claims Adjuster – Northern Adjusters

Description:         Today, we see more options to both build and buy new properties. From Recreation Centres to schools, construction as well as property acquisitions have become complex and large. Today, we will examine some important information to consider when purchasing or constructing new buildings. We will look at some common building code issues, misconceptions and key takeaways when looking at these properties. In addition, we will look at potential issues which may arise and land you either in court or before a tribunal.

9:50 am – 10:00 am       Break

10:00 am – 10:50 am     Litigating with Self-Represented Parties: Problems, Pitfalls, and Practical Solutions

Presented by:      Catherine Temple, Partner & Mukhtar Hindi – Templeman LLP

Description:         Most risk and insurance professionals have come across self-represented parties. While they have the legal right to represent themselves in legal matters, they can cause significant burdens. Lack of knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, the inability to understand complex legal arguments and simply cooperating with the court can all be cumbersome. Today, Catherine will take us through some of her own real-life examples and some tips and tricks, as well as expectations the court has for defence counsel when working with self-represented parties.

10:50 am – 11:00 am     Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm     The Dangers of Deferred Repairs

Presented by:      Sara Runnalls, Senior Vice President, Complex Risks – Hub International

Description:         Public Entities are no strangers to building ownership. Many organizations are always looking to increase their operations. These can include more facilities, sports fields, and gym equipment. With such ownership comes great responsibility and the need to maintain your assets. The temptation to defer such repairs can come at great peril. Today, Hub will highlight some key risk concerns when public entities fail or delay necessary and critical repairs which lead to disastrous outcomes.