When a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces, the person suing can only bring an action where that cause of action arose.

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In Canada, the plaintiff can often choose to bring an action either in the province where the cause of action arose or in a province where the defendant resides or carries on business, depending on the nature of the case and the applicable rules of private international law and jurisdiction.

When a Cause of Action Arises in One Province and the Plaintiff