Upcoming Webinar

Legal Update: Canadian Group Disability Caselaw
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November 27, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

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The landscape of group disability benefits in Canada is in a constant flux.  Recent legal decisions are reshaping how claims are managed, evaluated, and litigated, creating new challenges and opportunities for benefits professionals.  Are you up to date on the latest rulings and their critical implications for your organization or clients? 
 
Join the ISCEBS Southwestern Ontario Chapter for an exclusive webinar that will bring you up to speed on the most significant case law developments affecting group disability benefits.  This session is designed for benefits and HR professionals, advisors and administrators and claims managers who need to navigate this complex legal area with confidence.
 
Takeaways:

• Key decisions:  gain insight into the most impactful court rulings and tribunal decisions
• Actionable takeaways:  Understand the practical implications of these changes for policy design, claims management and risk mitigation.
• Emerging trends:  learn about the legal trends that shaping the future of disability benefits litigation in Canada

​This webinar is a must-attend for all CEBS, GBA and RPA designation holders as well as students and other benefits professionals involved in:

• Group Disability Benefits administration
• Human Resources
• Disability Management
• Legal and Compliance

SPEAKER:

Gabe Flatt
​Barrister and Solicitor
SunLife Financial

Gabe Flatt holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2010. He worked in private practice for 9 years, practicing primarily insurance defense litigation with a number of prominent Bay Street law firms. He joined Sun Life in 2019, where he has held various leadership positions including Director and Managing Counsel (Acting), and currently Senior Legal Counsel in the Canada Litigation Department.

​In this capacity, he represents Sun Life in group disability, individual insurance and wealth related litigation matters across Canada, while advising the company on risk management, compliance, real estate, employment, Human Resources and life and disability insurance issues. He represents Sun Life in the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association on behalf of the Canada litigation group and sits on working groups within the organization. He has a focus on thought leadership and has written and presented extensively on legal issues in Canada, both within his organization and externally.

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Date:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time:
12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Costs:
Free - Members of any ISCEBS Chapter
$30 - Non-Members
Registration:
Add the event to your calendar and a Zoom meeting invitation will be provided just prior to the event.
Questions:
Email the chapter

​This program qualifies for one (1) CEBS compliance credit. 
Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for more information.

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