It is now settled law that in British Columbia an injured plaintiff is entitled to an award for loss of housekeeping capacity if s/he can establish such a loss (Campbell v. Banman, 2009 BCCA 484). Such a claim would include compensation for loss of ability to provide childcare. Care should be taken, however, not to duplicate awards under different heads of damage and thereby overcompensate a plaintiff.
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