Ontario’s budget watchdog says the Liberal government has agreed to stop stonewalling his attempts to get information. The financial accountability officer had said the government was too often citing cabinet confidentiality as an excuse to not answer his questions.
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Catherine Fife @CFifeKW 23h23 hours ago
Not only did the govt release unaudited public accounts, but sections are missing, including WSIB & OEFC #onpoli
What is usage-based auto insurance?
It’s important to note that the savings won’t start until your current insurance policy is up for renewal. Your insurance company can’t (or won’t) adjust the premium cost while an existing policy is in force. When it’s time to renew, shop around for auto insurance and ask for applicable discounts. This used to include having a good credit score, your past driving record, and your age and sex. Now, with usage-based auto insurance, it also includes how you drive on a day-to-day basis.
http://www.insurancehunter.ca/
Insurer forms partnerships to create mental health program
RBC Insurance announced yesterday an exclusive agreement with medical information services company Best Doctors Canada to offer RBC Insurance’s disability insurance clients with mental health support and advocacy.
Windsor lawyer sues Allstate Canada over floods
A lawyer whose house was damaged by the floods that hit Windsor, Tecumseh and Lakeshore last week is taking legal action against his insurer after saying that he feels let down by the company.
Report revealed major gaps in Ontario personal support worker registry
A registry designed to protect the growing number of patients relying on personal support workers was shut down in January after Health Minister Eric Hoskins received a report that exposed alarming shortfalls in its administration.
North York reflexologist charged with alleged sexual assault of female patient
A North York reflexologist has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a patient last month.
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/nort
Bringing Social Assistance Into This Decade Can Fix Poverty Gap
Many trends of the ’90s are coming back once again: a Clinton is running for office in the United States, choker necklaces and crop tops are in vogue, and the Blue Jays are once again in contention for the World Series. But here at the Ontario Association of Food Banks the biggest ’90s trend we’d like to see make a comeback is adequate social assistance rates.
Ontario beefs up punishment for drug-impaired drivers
According to CBC, drivers who fail a roadside sobriety test will lose their licence for three days as well be charged a $180 fine for licence reinstatement. The Ontario Provincial Police hope this will deter drivers from casually getting behind the wheel after using drugs, particularly marijuana, which will be legalized by the federal government next year.
http://www.lowestrates.ca/news
What To Do If You Are Injured in an Accident in the United States
If you are from Ontario and are involved in an accident in the United States, you may be able to commence an action in Ontario, in the state in which the accident occurred, or both. Your ability to do so will depend upon many factors, including any insurance available to the parties involved and the particular facts of each case.