In recent news, former bookkeeper Colleen Dhuga, of Kelowna, BC, pleaded guilty to stealing $1.2 million from her Calgary employer over a six-year period, claiming that her gambling addiction was to blame when she was confronted by her employer. Dhuga admitted to forging hundreds of cheques and stealing from multiple company credit cards. She attempted…
One of the most pressing business risks, and one that is feared by businesses from around the world, is Business Interruption (BI). Luckily, there is BI Insurance available that can cover your business’s physical or virtual damage in the event of a loss. BI insurance can benefit businesses of many shapes and sizes, including industrial…
The buzz around micro cultivation is continuing to build both for those interested in starting their own business and for larger Licensed Producers (LPs) looking to partner with craft cannabis growers across Canada. Under the Cannabis Act, small-batch growers can apply for a micro-cultivation license. Under the regulations in the Act, a micro-cultivation license permits…
In our previous blog post, we discussed general host liability, which provides protection for the serving of alcohol by a non-liquor or cannabis-related business. If your company is directly alcohol-related, and is involved in manufacturing, selling or serving alcohol or cannabis, then host liquor policies under general liability insurance usually won’t protect you against claims.…
Photo credit: Nikoleta Antonak, @nikitafu A common question, but one you may not have a clear answer to: what vehicle modifications are illegal in Alberta? The answer can be found in the Traffic Safety Act, but keep in mind that many modifications that may be legal on the road might not sit well with your insurance…
Whether you’re sharing a beer with employees on a Friday afternoon or hosting a company golf tournament, there’s more to think about when alcohol or cannabis is involved. As soon as you take on the roll of the “host”, you are responsible for ensuring that there are no negative consequences that result from providing and…