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Your Source For Daily Insurance News & AnalysisProvinces urged to end newcomer waits for public health insurance amid pandemic
By Colin Perkel THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ Hundreds of doctors, nurses and activists are calling on provincial governments to ensure immediate access to free health care for new arrivals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug...
Don’t wait for Parliament, start processing applications for financial aid now: Singh
By Joan Bryden THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is urging the federal government to immediately begin accepting applications for emergency financial aid from Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 crisis. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin...
Wuhan reports no new virus cases, offering hope to world
By Ken Moritsugu And Nick Perry THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING _ Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day. But in a dramatic development that underscores just how much the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United...
CDN’s stranded abroad may lose travel insurance as some providers impose March 31 deadline
CLARE O’HARAWEALTH The Globe and Mail Canadian travellers stuck abroad may find themselves without emergency medical coverage as some insurers impose a March 31 deadline when coverage will expire while refusing extensions for people showing signs of COVID-19. On...
How coverage is triggered: COVID-19 and business insurance
These are uncertain and challenging times. With COVID-19 causing global concern, we understand many Canadians will have questions related to commercial insurance. IBC has produced a brief Q&A document outlining how coverage is triggered and how business interruption policies work.
5 things to know about Ottawa’s COVID 19 financial aid package
OTTAWA _ Five things to know about Ottawa's $82-billion financial-aid package announced Wednesday to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic: New emergency benefits Ottawa is waiving the one-week waiting period to claim employment insurance sickness benefits. The...
Travel insurance in the time of COVID-19
By Weston Pollard | The lawyers Daily As Canadians ready themselves for the spread of the global virus COVID-19, the whiplash-effect of cancellations and closure announcements continues at a dizzying speed. Reduced hours for businesses, the prospect of prolonged...
Most businesses not covered for potential interruptions from COVID-19, insurance industry warns
EAN SILCOFFTECHNOLOGY REPORTER The insurance industry is sounding the alarm that most businesses in Canada are not covered for the potential business interruptions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Generally, commercial insurance policies and traditional...
Lost your job because of COVID-19? Employment insurance might help.
Rory McGouran | Discover Humboldt Service Canada is ready to support Canadians affected by COVID-19 and placed in quarantine. Individuals who are asked to stay at home, or who are in self-quarantine, can not always complete their work from home. Therefore, Service...
ILScorp is here to assist you with your studies
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we want to reassure you that we’re taking precautions to keep our customers and employees safe. Most staff are now working from home to help with social isolation. ILScorp will continue to provide online educational...
