Topic Alberta
Alberta investigating COVID 19 outbreaks at two major beef processing plants
April 23, 2020 by Dean Bennett - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – Alberta has launched workplace safety investigations into two beef processing plants afflicted with COVID-19 outbreaks. Shawn McLeod, deputy minister of Alberta Labour, said there are probes underway at the Cargill plant near High River and at the JBS…
What a ‘made-in-Alberta’ no-fault auto insurance regime would look like
March 13, 2020 by Adam MalikMoving to a no-fault system would help alleviate the pressures being put auto insurance costs in Alberta, and would be a unique model in the Canadian market, according to the head of the province’s brokers. “We feel this will kick…
Is Alberta next for no-fault insurance?
March 10, 2020 by Adam MalikAlberta will move to a no-fault system for auto physical damage if the province’s brokers have their way. That’s just one of 20 legislative and regulatory changes the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA) has recommended to Alberta’s Auto Advisory…
Alberta strikes panel to review auto insurance, won’t bring back rate cap
December 27, 2019 by Dean Bennett – THE CANADIAN PRESSAlberta is reviewing auto insurance in the province to ensure that the industry can remain viable and drivers can get affordable coverage. Finance Minister Travis Toews says Albertans are paying some of the highest rates in Canada but are having…