The Ontario government has launched a review of the mandates of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO).
The mandate reviews were announced as part of the 2014 Ontario Fall Economic Statement. A panel of experts has not been established to take the lead on the mandate reviews
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Government Begins FSCO Mandate Review
Local voice against wrongful benefit denials not staying silent
Even a rural, small-town voice can make a difference.
That voice belongs to Palmerston resident and insurance activist Jokelee Vanderkop, who even after self-publishing her own book and speaking out on national radio, still hasn’t given up her quest to help legitimate claimants receive the insurance benefits to which they’re entitled.
Ontario government under fire over inaction on health privacy law
Since the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) came into force in 2004, it has resulted in zero completed prosecutions — despite more incidents and high-profile breaches, such as numerous violations of Rob Ford’s hospital records and the anti-abortion activist who snooped into abortion files.
Davenport drivers complain of high insurance rates in neighbourhood
It is that time of year again when Davenport resident Donna Cowan goes through what she calls the “painful practice” of getting new car insurance quotes.
Every year, Cowan says she’s “shocked and disappointed” by the rates insurance companies are offering her.
Motor vehicle litigation up
The total number of active civil cases in Canadian courts last year was up slightly, but the overall totals have remained virtually unchanged in the past five years, according to Statistics Canada
Kick off Fraud Prevention Month with IBC’s Top 10 tips to detect and avoid auto insurance fraud
TORONTO, March 2, 2015 /CNW/ – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is a proud supporter of Fraud Prevention Month, which takes place every March across Canada. To kick off this consumer-awareness month, IBC is participating in a number of events and providing tips to help detect and avoid auto insurance fraud.
Examining the New Canadian Guidelines for Fibromyalgia aka Chronic Widespread Pain
The term Fibromyalgia is becoming dated, although doctors, insurance companies and disability claimants still use it.
The preferred term according to the Arthritis Society of Canada is “Chronic Widespread Pain“.
Court Rejects “Perplexing” Defence Doctor Evidence Minimizing Plaintiff Disability
In today’s case (Sirak v. Noonward) the Plaintiff suffered “very significant and progressively worsening debilitating pain and neurological symptoms” as a result of a 2005 collision that the Defendant was responsible for. In the course of the litigation the Defendant had the Plaintiff assessed by two physicians who provided the Court with an opinion that the Plaintiff “is not disabled” as a result of the collision related injuries. In rejecting these opinions Madam Justice Warren provided the following critical comments:
The “Inevitable” Accident Defence
The extreme weather we have experienced this winter has caused treacherous driving conditions and wreaked havoc on our roads. Avoiding large potholes, snow banks, and black ice have no doubt contributed to many accidents – but who is liable in these circumstances? In other words, are drivers expected to be aware of the hazards that come along with winter driving, or do these external factors render these accidents “inevitable”?
One Step Short of Disbarment
“Just what does it take to get disbarred?” That’s been one of the conversations ongoing this week with law students at Legal Help Centre.
“Hence, the students are questioning, what do you have to do to be disbarred? Why is repetitively misleading your clients and colleagues over a period of time not sufficient to disentitle you to practice law? This is indeed challenging to understand and even more, to explain, whether to law students or the public at large.
When the rubber hits the road and theory becomes reality, ethics matter. Our duties to our clients, our colleagues and the court are not only aspirational; these are responsibilities we are obliged to carry out even when it is hard to do so.”