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Spring Check-in: What Needs to be Done to Prep for Summer

Springtime means preparing both facilities and staff for a change in activities and workflows. From a risk man...

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Spring Check-in: What Needs to be Done to Prep for Summer
Managing Flooding and Erosion at the Watershed-Scale: Guidance to Support Governments Using Nature-Based Solutions
Wildfire-Ready: Practical Guidance to Strengthen the Resilience of Canadian Homes and Communities
Getting Nature on the Balance Sheet: Recognizing the Financial Value Provided by Natural Assets in a Changing Climate

Risk Management Consideration for Municipally Run Soap Box Derbies

While The Little Rascals may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a soap box derby, many or...

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Risk Management Considerations for Needle Exchange Programs

Needle Exchange Programs (NEPs) help to reduce the risk of HIV and Hepatitis transmissions by increasing acces...

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Occurrence and Claims Made Policy Forms

The policy provides coverage for claims arising out of incidents that occurred during the policy period. The r...

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Risk Management Considerations for Off-Leash Dog Parks

Many municipalities have been approached by groups in the community to establish off-leash or leash-free parks...

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Risk Management Considerations for an Outdoor Gym

By 2015, an estimated 2.3 billion adults worldwide will be overweight and more than 700 million will be obese...

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation Home Run Baseball Hits a Pedestrian

As published in Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) Facility Forum Fall 2016 - On a clear sp...

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City Found Not Liable in Skating Injury Leslie v. Mississauga (City), 2003 (ONSC) & 2006 (ONSCDC)

As published in Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) Facility Forum Fall 2016 - This claim in...

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Risk Management Considerations for Outdoor Skating Rinks

Outdoor skating rinks are a popular fixture in most municipalities during the Canadian winter. However, the pr...

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation Arena Figure Skating Accident Claim Study Facts

A 12-year-old girl was at the local municipally owned and operated community centre. She was a member of the f...

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