Reconciling Limitation Period Principles with the Purposes and Complexity of Ontario Class Proceedings

• Author: Jonathan Bida and Garth Myers
• Pages: 177-201

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reConCIlInG lIMITaTIon

PerIod Pr InCIPles w IT H THe

PurPoses and CoMPlexITY of

onTar Io Cl a ss ProCeedInGs

Jonathan Bida and Garth Myers

Abstract: This paper discusses the tension in reconciling

class action principles with the traditional principles under-

lying limit ation periods, particula rly as it relates to the claims

of absent class members. In particular, this paper explores

the issues th at arise when limitation periods are suspended

under class proceedings legislation, when the limitation

periods will resume running, and the adjudication of limita-

tion period issues at the common issues stage. The authors

conclude that these principles do not conf‌lict and that trad-

itional li mitation period principles provide an interpretive

lens for the resolution of limitation per iods issues in class

proceedings.

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CCAR 8-2.indb 178 4/25/2013 3:10:32 PM