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Oct 28, 2025
Important Notice for Federal Prison Class Actions
October 28, 2025 We are pleased to report important updates applicable to the following class actions involving Federal Inmates: Araya v. Canada (Abuse of…
Oct 01, 2025
Announcing a New Direction for Our Firm
We’re excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey as a firm: we are changing our name from Acheson Sweeney Foley Sahota LLP to Avize Law Group, and…
Jun 22, 2025
Over $2 Million Awarded in Compensation for Physical and Psychological Injuries in a Boating Accident: Henderson v. Gettle
At Avize, we understand the devastating impacts an injury can have on every aspect of your life. In Henderson v. Gettle, our team demanded fair compensation for an RCMP…
Jun 20, 2025
Stopping Canada’s Unlawful Interceptions of Inmate Communications: Philip v. Canada (Attorney General)
In Philip v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Emanuela appeared in the Federal Court of Canada to argue for the certification of a class action lawsuit against…
Jun 19, 2025
Standing Up for Elderly Inmates: B.W. v. Canada
In B.W. v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Danielle argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada…
Jun 18, 2025
Fighting Against Discrimination in Canadian Prisons: Araya v. Canada
In Araya v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Danielle argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada…
Jun 18, 2025
Combatting Mental Health Abuse and Discrimination in the Canadian Armed Forces: Thomas v. Canada
In Thomas v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj and Patrick argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action against the Government of Canada on behalf…
Jun 17, 2025
Over $1 Million Awarded for Lasting Physical and Psychological Injuries: Reaume v. Rossetto
In Reaume v. Rossetto, Avize’s Raj and Emanuela argued on behalf of a plaintiff who was in her early twenties when she suffered numerous physical injuries in a motor…
Jun 16, 2025
Chronic Injury Claim Leads to $400K Judgment: Steffler v. Gillis
In Steffler v. Gillis, Avize’s Keith and Brady secured a judgment of over $400,000 in the BC Supreme Court for a client who was left with chronic soft tissue…
Jun 13, 2025
Challenging COVID-Era Prison Conditions: Roberts v. Canada
In Roberts v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize lawyers Patrick, Keith, and Danielle appeared before the BC Supreme Court to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of…
Jun 11, 2025
Bringing Accessible Legal Support to Clients Province-Wide
We're pleased to serve clients throughout BC! We offer consultations, meetings, and, when appropriate, court appearances and legal appointments by phone or Zoom.
Jun 09, 2025
A National Class Action for Justice in the Canadian Armed Forces: Peffers v. The Attorney General of Canada
This landmark national case addressed widespread sexual harassment and assault within the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence and resulted in a historic $900 million settlement.