According to a safe drive study by a major insurance company, Markham had one of the highest collision frequencies in Canada over the past two years.
http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/5213569-markham-makes-top-10-list-for-crashes/
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Welfare computer woes cost Ontario millions in overtime
Ontario is paying $5 million to cover unexpected costs caused by its troubled new welfare computer system, including thousands of overtime hours logged by workers dealing with improper payments and other glitches.
Recent Developments: Disability Insurance Policies & Limitation Periods In Nova Scotia
Two recent Nova Scotia decisions have clarified the issue of limitation periods in disability insurance policies and “rolling” limitation periods.
Bill 15 a big win for drivers
At long last, the provincial government has passed Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act. The dealers association would like to thank and congratulate Premier Kathleen Wynne, Finance Minister Charles Sousa, and Government and Consumer Services Minister David Orazietti for championing this important legislation.
http://www.thestar.com/autos/2014/12/19/bill_15_a_big_win_for_drivers.html
Ontario court ruling helps clarify municipalities’ legal obligations to motorists: lawyer
A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario ruling will be “very well received by municipalities” concerned about legal liability for keeping roads and bridges in a reasonable state of repair, a municipal liability and auto insurance expert with Lerners LLP suggests
Canadian doctors’ improper insurance billings near $25M
Canadian doctors were forced to pay back nearly $25 million in improper medical insurance billings from 2010 to 2013, according to data compiled by CBC News.
New FSCO Decision Limits Timelines for Examination Under Oath for Specified Benefits
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has released an arbitration decision that limits an insurer’s ability to request an Examination Under Oath in certain cases.
Accessing Justice Through Legal Expense Insurance: A New Perspective for the Injured Claimant
Access to justice plays a vital role in maintaining the rule of law and ensuring fairness and equality within our civil justice system. In a perfect world, justice could be done without regard to the high costs of litigation.
Federal government fills Ontario court vacancies
Ottawa has announced 22 new judicial appointments for Ontario following criticism that the large number of vacancies is delaying cases — but only three of the new judges are women.
Ontario appoints task force to review sexual abuse by health professionals
The province has launched a task force “to review and modernize” laws that deal with sexual abuse of patients by health professionals, following a Star investigation into doctors who continue to practise despite being found guilty of such misconduct.