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October 4, 2018

TTC planning to use external-facing cameras on surface vehicles

The TTC plans to expand the use of cameras on transit vehicles to include external-facing cameras on buses and streetcars, a change that counsellors and constituents have been asking about for years. 
 
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Will weed legalization make car insurance rates go up?

Auto insurers are concerned that the legalization of cannabis will increase the number of people who drive under the influence, according to Bloomberg, which quoted several insurers who said that they will be watching the coming months closely to track any upticks in intoxication-related accident claims. 
 
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Recent case highlighting why it’s important to get a personal injury lawyer sooner rather than later

In the case of Lefebvre v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2018 ONSC5676, the Plaintiff was involved in a car accident which took place on February 29, 2012.

On March 5, 2012, Ms. Lefebvre’s doctor completed a treatment plan (OCF-18) and an OCF-3 Disability Certificate. BUT, these documents were not sent to Aviva Insurance at that time (bad move).

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The Perils of Long-Term Disability Insurance – Know Your Coverage

Long-term disability insurance provides security. When disability strikes, and you cannot continue working, disability benefits can help ensure mortgage payments are made and food gets on the table. But every policy is different and can be fraught with land mines and unfortunate surprises.  

http://otlablog.com/perils-long-term-disability-insurance-know-coverage/

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8 in 10 Canadians Concerned About Impaired Driving With Cannabis Legalization

With the upcoming legalization of cannabis, the majority of Canadians are concerned about cannabis-impaired drivers on the road. A recent poll conducted by Leger on behalf of Insurance Bureau ofCanada (IBC) found that 84% of Canadians believe that driving while high poses a real risk to road safety. 
 

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