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An insurance company’s internal ombudsman office is not a “formal dispute resolution process” under PIPEDA
The complainant alleged that an insurance company refused to provide her with access to her personal information.
The complainant was involved in a dispute over the company’s assessment of her insurance claim, which resulted in her filing a complaint with the company’s ombudsman, who later advised that her dispute could not be resolved.
6 reasons why you should participate in the national security consultation
The government is listening to Canadians. Now, that statement has a completely different meaning. The federal government is engaging in wide-ranging public consultations, seeking input from Canadians about how to amend our national security framework and Bill C-51 (the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015). They have released a National Security Green Paper and Background Document for comment, posted a series of online questions covering ten focus areas, and committed to hosting town halls across the country.
http://www.cjfe.org/6_reasons_
The Supreme Court of Canada Disagrees with Medical Experts in BC (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal) v Fraser Health Authority
When is it correct for a court to disagree with scientific experts? This is precisely the issue raised in the recent Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) case British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal) v Fraser Health Authority,2016 SCC 25 [Fraser Health Authority].
Never heard of a basic income guarantee? You might want to read this
A national basic income guarantee would be the best way to ensure millions of Canadians are able to properly feed their families, says a University of Toronto professor.
Federico and State Farm [+] Arbitration, 2016-10-03, Reg 403/96. Final Decision FSCO 5020
https://www5.fsco.gov.on.ca/AD/5020
I agree with State Farm’s submission that being wrong is different than being unreasonable, and I find that the factual basis of this case is distinguishable from the cases cited to me where a special award was made. My conclusion to deny a special award is consistent with the circumstances dealt with by Arbitrator Makepeace in the J.W. and Canadian General Insurance Group case and the D.M. case, cited above. Therefore, I dismiss the claim by the Applicant for a special award.
Auto insurance rule change costs injured man millions in rehab support
An auto insurance rule change that took effect the day an Ontario man suffered severe injuries in a crash has left his family on the verge of bankruptcy as he goes through an expensive and drawn-out rehabilitation process.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
Coalition Warns Health Minister: Privatization of Ontario’s Health Systems for Patient Records and Information Will Incite Massive Public Opposition
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 10/07/16 — This afternoon, the Wynne government has made public a formal invitation from the Health Minister to Ed Clark to “assess and validate the value these (health data, e-health records and related intellectual property and infrastructure) systems have created for Ontario and to recommend ways to take them to the next level”.
Aviva v. McKeown, 2016 ONSC 6017, September 26, 2016 – Sufficiency of reasons for an EUO: Is it better to give than it is to receive?
A test application was brought before the court on the issue of “whether a justification is required” to compel a person (in this case, six claimants from five accidents, all represented by the same counsel) to attend an Examination under Oath pursuant to s. 33(2) of the SABS. The insurer also sought to compel the attendance of the claimants. The core of the issue was s. 33(4) requiring that insurers give advance notice including “a reason or reasons” for the examination.
http://www.millerthomson.com/e