Effective September 1, 2010, Bill 198 in Ontario came into effect to address the rising cost of claims. Many of the changes were specific to accident benefits.
Medical and rehabilitation expenses has been reduced from $100,000 to $50,000
Attendant care expenses has been reduced from $76,000 to $36,000
Cargiver, housekeeping and home maintenance expenses are no longer [...]
First, Newfoundland and Labrador did it, followed by both Nova Scotia and Quebec. The trend to ban cell phones and hand-held devices while driving continues to make its move westward in the fall of 2009. Ontario’s Bill 118 prohibits taking or making calls while driving (along with using other hand-held or entertainment devices).
What will be [...]
The Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation, 2009 makes it illegal for motorists to use hand-held wireless communication devices or any hand-held wireless entertainment devices while driving. This includes portable video games or anything that involves viewing a display screen unrelated to driving such as laptops or DVD players.
Drivers may use a wireless [...]
On April 21, 2009, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada introduced legislation to tackle auto theft and the trafficking in property that is obtained by crime.
“The best way to fight gangs and organized crime is to disrupt the criminal enterprises they depend on,” said [...]
There are many ways to save money on your automobile insurance or prevent your premiums from increasing.
Lower your premium with discounts
Insurance companies offer a wide range of discounts that can reduce the premium on your automobile insurance.
Multi Vehicle Discounts. When you insure 2 or more vehicles on the same policy, you may receive a 10% [...]