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Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Ontario?

April 29, 2025 By Brian Babcock Emotional distress can have serious consequences, affecting mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. But can you sue for emotional distress in Ontario? The answer is yes—but with important legal nuances. Ontario law recognizes claims for emotional distress under specific circumstances, primarily through the tort of “intentional infliction of mental […]