By Loretta P. Merritt ( November 8, 2022, 1:15 PM EST) -- Class action proceedings in Ontario are governed by the Class Proceedings Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c.6 (the CPA). They allow a person to advance a legal claim on behalf of two or more individuals where common issues exist. Class actions aim to achieve judicial efficiency, increase access to justice for those with claims that may not have been pursued otherwise and modify the behaviour of those whose actions affect many people....