In their recent piece for The Litigator, Victoria Yang and Joel Dick break down how Ontario’s courts are tightening the reins on expert witnesses.
From the SCC to the ONCA, the message is clear: experts must be impartial, objective, and act in service of the court-not in service to the party who retained them.
Even with rules like Rule 53.03 in place, biased medical-legal opinions persist. Joel & Victoria emphasize that determining impartiality is a nuanced, fact-driven process-and trial judges must continue to play an active gatekeeping role.
A must-read for anyone navigating complex litigation and relying on expert testimony. Click here to read.
