REMINDER – The consultation closes on September 17, 2019
Ministry of Finance is seeking public input on two key reforms of the Driver Care Plan that were included in the Putting Drivers First blueprint:
- The Care, Not Cash default; and
- The return to the $2M catastrophic impairment default benefit limit.
These reforms would ensure that consumers have enough auto insurance coverage to protect themselves and their families in the event of an auto accident, and injured claimants would receive faster access to treatment and care.
Public consultation papers have been posted to the Regulatory Registry that provide additional information on the government’s plans regarding these reforms. This is your opportunity to share your views on how these two proposals can be implemented in a way that puts drivers first.
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Court of Appeal affirms supremacy of Licence Appeal Tribunal
The Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed the exclusive jurisdiction of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for claims about statutory accident benefits, tossing an appeal from an injured person pursuing her insurer for breaching duty of good faith.
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Delays plaguing personal injury class actions
The Law Commission of Ontario recently released a report evaluating the effectiveness of the Class Proceedings Act and found that delays are plaguing the process.
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Think twice before you hand your phone to police to show auto insurance, experts say
The province
announced last week that Ontarians can now carry auto insurance information on their smartphones instead of relying on paper copies. Finance Minister Rod Phillips heralded the convenience that move will bring — but privacy watchdogs aren’t exactly doing back flips about it.
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Tories propose changes to ambulance and 911 services
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Brian Goldfinger on Back to School & Vision Zero in Toronto
September means back to school time. It can also mean back to work time for many adults who have take a summer vacation. That means our commutes are more crowded on the roads. Increased volumes of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are imminent.
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Your privacy rights
Privacy is a fundamental right of every Ontarian. In order to protect that right, Ontario public institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow strict rules when collecting, using and disclosing your personal information.
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Who is really behind a proposed new definition of pain?
“Look what the cat dragged in. Something only resembling damage might cause pain.” A slippery slope indeed!
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Nearly a year after legalization, many police forces slow to use new THC blood charges for impaired driving
OTTAWA — New and controversial criminal charges that allow police to charge drivers based on THC levels in the blood are off to a slow start in most parts of the country, provincial data shows.
