Ontario already has “strong rules on the books” against distracted driving, Arthur Potts, parliamentary assistant to Ontario transportation minister Kathryn McGarry, told Canadian Underwriter in an interview Tuesday. Potts added would “like to explore further” the possibility of roadside suspensions with provincial government staff.
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The new Canada caregiver credit
Do you support a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a physical or mental impairment? The Canada caregiver credit (CCC) is a non-refundable tax credit that may be available to you.
Special Town Hall on Auto Insurance
Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP Candidate for Humber River – Black Creek
Thursday, 22 March 2018 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
Toronto, ON
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sp
How to Make a Hassle-Free Insurance Claim
Insurance is one of those things that you have to purchase, despite the fact that you hope to never use it. And when you do have to use your insurance, it’s because something bad has happened: you were in an accident, your car was stolen or damaged, or maybe you were a victim of vandalism. Needless to say, making an insurance claim probably isn’t your idea of fun, so here are some ways you can make it easier on yourself.
http://www.tgdaily.com/busines
Toronto permanently adopts Sittings Project procedure for motor-vehicle accident and personal injury cases
Toronto Region has decided to continue the Toronto Sittings Project on a permanent basis for all motor-vehicle and personal injury jury actions (excluding medical malpractice) that are 2-3 weeks in length. Going forward there will be 2 sittings; classified as Spring and Fall. The sittings correspond with the month of June and the month of October, respectively, and will continue on a yearly basis.
Applicant’s Pre-existing Medical Concerns Worsened by Accident – She is Removed from MIG – Jedeon and Aviva
MEDICAL BENEFITS and MIG: Applicant’s pre-existing medical conditions are worsened by car accident; applicant makes case treatments are reasonable and necessary; adjudicator removes her from the MIG; IE fails to consider several medical facts and conditions of employment, and lacks pertinent information from insurer
Face the Music: Once Requested, A Mediation Must be Scheduled Forthwith
In Thomson, Justice Firestone presided over a case conference requested by the plaintiff in a situation where the defendant refused to schedule mediation until after examinations for discovery were complete. The purpose of the case conference was to request that a timetable be imposed. Justice Firestone commended plaintiff’s counsel for properly requesting the case conference pursuant to Rule 50.13.
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How does Canada’s health spending hold up to international scrutiny?
”Quand on se regarde, on se désole; quand on se compare, on se console.”
That French proverb has no pithy English equivalent but essentially says: “When we look at ourselves, we despair; when we compare ourselves to others, we take comfort.”
This is no way to live
Members of Poverty Roundtable Hastings Prince Edward released the report Tuesday at Belleville’s Maranatha Christian Reformed Church. The 44-page report is entitled “Leaning In: Community Conversations on Poverty in Hastings Prince Edward.”
http://www.intelligencer.ca/20
What’s Driving Up Ontario Auto Insurance Rates?
Since becoming Premier, Kathleen Wynne’s focus on the auto insurance file has been to bring down rates. The government originally set a rate reduction target of 15%. After several years, the target was quietly abandoned. The government has done a lot of tinkering with the system without providing much rate relief to Ontario drivers.
https://www.insblogs.com/auto/