Comments for ILSTV.com http://www.ilstv.com Your Breaking Insurance News Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Cutting OAS costs necessary for future fiscal health of government: Flaherty by Jean Seibel http://www.ilstv.com/cutting-oas-costs-necessary-for-future-fiscal-health-of-government-flaherty/comment-page-1/#comment-32851 Jean Seibel Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:05 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=71991#comment-32851 A little ticked to read in the morning news the tax payers have a $70,000 bill for politians having a retreat. Rob Renner is receiving $800,00.00 plus because he is stepping down. The govn. wants me to work longer for the peanuts they hand out and even the peanuts will be fewer. Do they not realize they will have 90% of us Baby Boomers on Welfare or do they plan on scrapping Welfare as well. The streets are going to be a sad place littered with homeless elderly. A little ticked to read in the morning news the tax payers have a $70,000 bill for politians having a retreat. Rob Renner is receiving $800,00.00 plus because he is stepping down. The govn. wants me to work longer for the peanuts they hand out and even the peanuts will be fewer. Do they not realize they will have 90% of us Baby Boomers on Welfare or do they plan on scrapping Welfare as well. The streets are going to be a sad place littered with homeless elderly.

]]> Comment on Cutting OAS costs necessary for future fiscal health of government: Flaherty by Richard http://www.ilstv.com/cutting-oas-costs-necessary-for-future-fiscal-health-of-government-flaherty/comment-page-1/#comment-32811 Richard Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:34:42 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=71991#comment-32811 It's nice of this government to think that those set to retire are the same people that have supported the fund for the past 45 years are prepared to have to alter their retirement plans by 2 years to adjust the current funding costs. I don't see any of the politicians complaining about how well off they will be with their pentions padded with only having to "serve" for only a short period. Let's not forget all the "perks" they enjoyed while they were in Ottawa. A tax free portion of their income plus an expense allowance that was always maxed out and their right to call up a helicopter or private jet to get them to where they just had to be, all at tax payers expense. I think they should be taking a closer look as to where they should be making cuts to top up the Old Age Security and leave the ones who are responsible for the fund in the first place. It’s nice of this government to think that those set to retire are the same people that have supported the fund for the past 45 years are prepared to have to alter their retirement plans by 2 years to adjust the current funding costs. I don’t see any of the politicians complaining about how well off they will be with their pentions padded with only having to “serve” for only a short period. Let’s not forget all the “perks” they enjoyed while they were in Ottawa. A tax free portion of their income plus an expense allowance that was always maxed out and their right to call up a helicopter or private jet to get them to where they just had to be, all at tax payers expense. I think they should be taking a closer look as to where they should be making cuts to top up the Old Age Security and leave the ones who are responsible for the fund in the first place.

]]> Comment on Do you work with this person? by ILSTV Staff http://www.ilstv.com/office-etiquette-course-promo2/comment-page-1/#comment-32371 ILSTV Staff Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:48 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=48401#comment-32371 Your assessment is dead-on Laurie. This course is aimed at new office employees who don't have a lot of 'real world' experience. Sometimes common sense isn't so common. Thanks for your post. Your assessment is dead-on Laurie. This course is aimed at new office employees who don’t have a lot of ‘real world’ experience. Sometimes common sense isn’t so common. Thanks for your post.

]]> Comment on Do you work with this person? by Laurie J Forshner-Talbot http://www.ilstv.com/office-etiquette-course-promo2/comment-page-1/#comment-32361 Laurie J Forshner-Talbot Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:06:04 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=48401#comment-32361 I haven't taken it yet but it sounds like the perfect course to use as an introductory for any new office employees, especially those that haven't worked in an office environment with numerous personality types. I haven’t taken it yet but it sounds like the perfect course to use as an introductory for any new office employees, especially those that haven’t worked in an office environment with numerous personality types.

]]> Comment on ILS Introduction to General Insurance program brings new option for Level 1 insurance licensing in British Columbia by ILSTV Staff http://www.ilstv.com/ils-introduction-to-general-insurance-program-brings-new-option-for-level-1-insurance-licensing-in-british-columbia/comment-page-1/#comment-31541 ILSTV Staff Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=69641#comment-31541 Hi Jeff, thanks for your question. We have applied in Saskatchewan and are awaiting word from the Insurance Council of Saskatchewan for approval and next steps. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available! - ILSTV staff Hi Jeff, thanks for your question. We have applied in Saskatchewan and are awaiting word from the Insurance Council of Saskatchewan for approval and next steps. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available!
- ILSTV staff

]]> Comment on Electrical issues put old churches at great risk for fire by Grahan Robinson http://www.ilstv.com/electrical-issues-put-old-churches-at-great-risk-for-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-31531 Grahan Robinson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:42:50 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=70571#comment-31531 Thanks for the tips. Our church will look into your suggestions. Thanks for the tips. Our church will look into your suggestions.

]]> Comment on Random breath testing legislation needed, says MADD Canada by Eileen Heinz http://www.ilstv.com/random-breath-testing-legislation-needed-says-madd-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-30831 Eileen Heinz Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:07:14 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=66351#comment-30831 The old Charter of Rights issue: The Charter of Rights -- of ALL, not ONE! Drunk drivers, murders, rapists and all other forms of corruption which cause others trauma are done by the very individuals who feel they are justified by their "Rights" under the Charter of Rights. Our rights are a gift as a result of sacrifices of our forefathers and should not be taken lightly. Your right as a Citizen of Canada are to choose to follow the laws of this country to ensure the safety and well being of your fellow citizens. Now that IS YOUR RIGHT, to choose what will you do from today forward! The old Charter of Rights issue: The Charter of Rights — of ALL, not ONE! Drunk drivers, murders, rapists and all other forms of corruption which cause others trauma are done by the very individuals who feel they are justified by their “Rights” under the Charter of Rights. Our rights are a gift as a result of sacrifices of our forefathers and should not be taken lightly. Your right as a Citizen of Canada are to choose to follow the laws of this country to ensure the safety and well being of your fellow citizens. Now that IS YOUR RIGHT, to choose what will you do from today forward!

]]> Comment on ILS Introduction to General Insurance program brings new option for Level 1 insurance licensing in British Columbia by Jeff Child http://www.ilstv.com/ils-introduction-to-general-insurance-program-brings-new-option-for-level-1-insurance-licensing-in-british-columbia/comment-page-1/#comment-30821 Jeff Child Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:38:05 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=69641#comment-30821 Have you applied in Saskatchewan and if so when do you expect it will be available? Have you applied in Saskatchewan and if so when do you expect it will be available?

]]> Comment on Random breath testing legislation needed, says MADD Canada by Tasha http://www.ilstv.com/random-breath-testing-legislation-needed-says-madd-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-29791 Tasha Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:47:01 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=66351#comment-29791 Brian does make a point - this feels more like "proving your innocence" which is not what Canadian law should stand for. I agree that drunk driving is unacceptable and takes many lives, but all laws and legislation must be aligned with our Charter, otherwise we will start to sacrifice our individual rights, and that could be a dangerous slippery slope. Brian does make a point – this feels more like “proving your innocence” which is not what Canadian law should stand for. I agree that drunk driving is unacceptable and takes many lives, but all laws and legislation must be aligned with our Charter, otherwise we will start to sacrifice our individual rights, and that could be a dangerous slippery slope.

]]> Comment on Cruise ship sinks off western coast of Italy by Chris http://www.ilstv.com/cruise-ship-sinks-off-western-coast-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-29781 Chris Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:38:22 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=67391#comment-29781 €405 million? Ouch. €405 million? Ouch.

]]> Comment on Random breath testing legislation needed, says MADD Canada by Louise http://www.ilstv.com/random-breath-testing-legislation-needed-says-madd-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-29661 Louise Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:15:43 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=66351#comment-29661 Brian, It's a violation of the public's safety to not do this. If they pull you over and you're sober, whatever, you'll be 5 minutes behind schedule. If they pull you over and you're sauced, lives can be saved. Driving is not a right, it's a privilege. Brian, It’s a violation of the public’s safety to not do this. If they pull you over and you’re sober, whatever, you’ll be 5 minutes behind schedule. If they pull you over and you’re sauced, lives can be saved. Driving is not a right, it’s a privilege.

]]> Comment on Random breath testing legislation needed, says MADD Canada by Brian http://www.ilstv.com/random-breath-testing-legislation-needed-says-madd-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-29621 Brian Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:47:38 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=66351#comment-29621 This is a violation of our rights and freedoms. I have the right to not be searched without reason or detained arbitrarily. Plus the police could use taxpayers' money in a better manner than arbitrarily stopping people to make them prove their innocence of a crime. It's not even worth it if it saves a life. More lives could be saved elsewhere with the same amount of money being used I'm sure. This is just overkill. You should be suspected before a search. This is a violation of our rights and freedoms. I have the right to not be searched without reason or detained arbitrarily. Plus the police could use taxpayers’ money in a better manner than arbitrarily stopping people to make them prove their innocence of a crime. It’s not even worth it if it saves a life. More lives could be saved elsewhere with the same amount of money being used I’m sure. This is just overkill. You should be suspected before a search.

]]> Comment on Random breath testing legislation needed, says MADD Canada by Brian http://www.ilstv.com/random-breath-testing-legislation-needed-says-madd-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-29611 Brian Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:40:11 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=66351#comment-29611 This would violate our fundamental rights according to the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms: 8. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. 9. Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. (Source: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.html#l_I:s_1) I hope they turn this down. It's a waste of money and a violation of rights. The police could be saving lives more efficiently elsewhere. This would violate our fundamental rights according to the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms:

8. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.

9. Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. (Source: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.html#l_I:s_1)

I hope they turn this down. It’s a waste of money and a violation of rights. The police could be saving lives more efficiently elsewhere.

]]> Comment on Direct mail from insurers drops 11 percent in 2011 by Alan Bland http://www.ilstv.com/direct-mail-from-insurers-drops-11-percent-in-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-28801 Alan Bland Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:57:28 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=64661#comment-28801 Surely this is an indication that consumers are sick and tired of receiving unsolicited direct mail. Also that Insurers are finally waking up to the reality that most of the direct mail, and therefore their marketing budget, goes in the blue box!Consumers are smart enough to find the products they need without the help of marketing "experts". Surely this is an indication that consumers are sick and tired of receiving unsolicited direct mail. Also that Insurers are finally waking up to the reality that most of the direct mail, and therefore their marketing budget, goes in the blue box!Consumers are smart enough to find the products they need without the help of marketing “experts”.

]]> Comment on Albertans are the most confident winter drivers by JackBeNimble http://www.ilstv.com/albertans-are-the-most-confident-winter-drivers/comment-page-1/#comment-28741 JackBeNimble Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:19:05 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=64171#comment-28741 A verbal survey? What people SAY and what people actually DO are usually two different things. Sadly, confidence and naivete are hard to tell apart these days. A verbal survey? What people SAY and what people actually DO are usually two different things. Sadly, confidence and naivete are hard to tell apart these days.

]]> Comment on Presumed-dead insurance fraudster arrested in Winnipeg by CC http://www.ilstv.com/presumed-dead-insurance-fraudster-arrested-in-winnipeg/comment-page-1/#comment-28681 CC Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:35:30 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=64241#comment-28681 This article isn't nearly as amusing as the title led me to beleive. This article isn’t nearly as amusing as the title led me to beleive.

]]> Comment on Judge overturns insurance fraud conviction using poetry by CC http://www.ilstv.com/judge-overturns-insurance-fraud-conviction-using-poetry/comment-page-1/#comment-28061 CC Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:14:59 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=63101#comment-28061 That is amazing. That is amazing.

]]> Comment on The Trucker’s Top Five Concerns by mqtt http://www.ilstv.com/the-truckers-top-five-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-27341 mqtt Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:12:40 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=6273#comment-27341 I do not have any sympathy for truck drivers as they are the most dangerous drivers on the road. They are more dangerous than people in smaller vehicles. They speed, they tailgate, they cut into traffic almost always causing accidents as they do not ever shoulder check, they run lights, & that is all the flipping time, they are road hogs, always staying in the fast lane, they complain about spmaller vehicles when they should drive properly knowing they are bigger and could kill someone which they use expecting you to make room when they want to do there stupid dangerous manouvers. I do not have any sympathy for truck drivers as they are the most dangerous drivers on the road. They are more dangerous than people in smaller vehicles. They speed, they tailgate, they cut into traffic almost always causing accidents as they do not ever shoulder check, they run lights, & that is all the flipping time, they are road hogs, always staying in the fast lane, they complain about spmaller vehicles when they should drive properly knowing they are bigger and could kill someone which they use expecting you to make room when they want to do there stupid dangerous manouvers.

]]> Comment on Men happier than women with their work-life balance by p http://www.ilstv.com/men-happier-than-women-with-their-work-life-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-27241 p Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:46:17 +0000 http://www.ilstv.com/?p=37311#comment-27241 As a single father of 2 daughters, sacrifices had to be made. When it came to errands and what took up my non working hours, priorities were set, and breaks were taken. When things got overwhelming I always remembered the story of airline emergencies..."You put the oxygen mask on yourself first so that you can safely put them on your children". As a single father of 2 daughters, sacrifices had to be made. When it came to errands and what took up my non working hours, priorities were set, and breaks were taken. When things got overwhelming I always remembered the story of airline emergencies…”You put the oxygen mask on yourself first so that you can safely put them on your children”.

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