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March is Fraud Prevention Month!
The Whig Standard The Beaumont RCMP would like to remind residents that every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud, losing millions of dollars. Most don’t think it could happen to them, but fraudsters use sophisticated ways to target people of all ages....
Enhanced security features added to most ICBC-issued cards
ICBC has introduced enhanced security features to B.C. driver licences to ensure people across the province are protected against identify fraud. Customers who are now applying for a new card or are renewing will receive a card with enhanced security features. Driver...
Insurers welcome Insurance Act changes to protect vulnerable seniors
TORONTO, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) applauds the Government of Nova Scotia for passing Bill 238, which amends the Insurance Act to protect consumers, especially vulnerable seniors, by prohibiting...
What To Do When You Receive a Force Majeure Claim Based On The Novel Coronavirus
Force Majeure Case Law in Canada
How EI benefits for COVID 19 quarantines will work
By Mia Rabson THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada's sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19. Here is a quick overview of how the program works and what these...
Centre eyes artificial intelligence to modernize the federal hunt for dirty cash
By Jim Bronskill THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The federal anti-money laundering centre is exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning to help sort through a deluge of data in the hunt for hidden dirty cash. In its annual report made public Wednesday, the...
Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against City Dismissed Based on Policy Defence
The guest post is written by ERIK MAGRAKEN When sued for negligence and Occupier’s Liability Act claims public bodies enjoy a defense that private citizens and businesses do not, namely the policy defense. Actions taken pursuant to a good faith policy decision can...
Tough insurance market conditions driving premiums through the roof
The cost of catastrophes, construction, claims and reinsurance has pushed insurance premiums on many British Columbia condominiums …
Insurers are warning you many have to cover your own hospital costs if you ignore CDN travel advisories
Insurers may not pay if you go to coronavirus hot spots
Federal government to announce supports for people, businesses hit by COVID-19
PM says Ottawa expecting 'significant economic impacts' from COVID-19 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce on Wednesday supports for people and businesses affected by COVID-19 — the first part of a federal package designed to help workers who are forced to stay...
