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Barely passable grade on flood preparedness demands immediate action: report
October 31, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAll 10 Canadian provinces and Yukon are not making the grade when it comes to flood preparedness, signalling the need for change, including not allowing municipalities to override provincial or territorial direction on development in flood-prone areas, argues a new…
Most Canadians “decidedly supportive” of distracted driving legislation, majority want distracted walking laws: poll
October 27, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadians are “decidedly supportive” of the legislation that bans drivers from using hand-held devices in every province, and a majority believe the time has come to implement distracted walking legislation in their municipality, according to a new Canada-wide poll. Released…
One in three Ontario drivers admit to distracted driving: survey
October 25, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAbout one in three (32%) drivers in Ontario admit to driving distracted because of their mobile devices, “and the number one reason for not focusing on the road is because someone called,” according to a recent Ipsos survey conducted for…
5.1 earthquake likely caused by wastewater disposal: U.S. Geological Survey
October 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFAIRVIEW, Okla. – The third-largest earthquake in Oklahoma was likely triggered by underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural gas production, the United States Geological Survey found in a report issued Monday. The magnitude 5.1 quake that struck northwest…
Low oil prices a double-edged sword for Canadian economy: KPMG seminar speaker
October 24, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorLow oil prices continue to present a major challenge for the Canadian economy, but they could be viewed as a “positive shock” for some jurisdictions and the economy of the United States, a speaker suggested on Monday at KPMG’s annual…
More fairness in Ontario auto insurance needed to fix the system: IBC’s Forgeron
October 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFairness is still lacking in Ontario’s auto insurance system and a balance needs to be struck between both lower premiums and the right level of benefits, Don Forgeron, president and chief executive officer of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), said…
Canada fourth largest cyber security hub in world, Ontario has potential to assume leading role
October 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMore investment and co-ordination is needed if Ontario – which offers strengths in financial services and technology – is to realize its potential to assume a more dominant leadership role in cyber security, notes a new report issued Thursday. Commissioned…
Alberta Traffic Safety Act imposes ‘statutory duty’ on motorists to remain at scene, co-operate with police: Court
October 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAn Alberta motorist who argued that breath samples ought to have been excluded as court evidence was unsuccessful in appealing convictions of impaired driving and dangerous driving, the Supreme Court of Canada announced Friday. In a ruling released Nov. 20,…
Cognitive computing platform to help companies implement anti-bribery management system: OutsideIQ
October 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterOutside Intelligence has announced the availability of a cognitive computing platform to help businesses meet the guidelines of the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) anti-bribery standard, ISO 37001. The platform produces automated due diligence reports – which businesses can…
Class-action lawsuit over franchisor’s duty of fair dealing resolved in favour of defendant
October 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA class-action lawsuit in Ontario, alleging a franchisor breached its duty of fair dealing under the Arthur Wishart Act, will not be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. In 1250264 Ontario v. Pet Valu, a court cited an earlier…
Timber tall buildings feasible, solid wood an alternative to concrete: AEIC speaker
October 7, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichAdvances in wood engineered products and fabrication have made the idea of constructing timber tall buildings feasible and a genuine alternative to concrete, Eric Karsh, principal of Equilibrium Consulting Inc., suggested Thursday during the 43rd Annual Engineering Insurance Conference in…
National carbon price to be $10 a tonne in 2018, $50 by 2022, Trudeau says
October 3, 2016 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pre-empted climate change negotiations with Canada’s premiers, announcing that the federal government will impose a pan-Canadian floor price on carbon pollution. Trudeau revealed Monday his plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, starting in…