Can a party to an action be added to a proceeding where the limitation period has expired?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Reimer v. Toronto (City), 2020 ONSC 1661 (CanLII):
However, section 21(1) of the Limitations Act prohibits the addition of a party to a proceeding where a limitation period has expired. The effect of section 21(1) is that the clear expiration of a limitation period is an absolute bar to the addition of a party to an already existing action. See Morrison v. Barzo, 2018 ONCA 979 at paragraphs 26 and 27.
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