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What does Vancouver’s new short-term rental bylaw mean for insurers?

April 23, 2018 by Jason Contant

Ridesharing insurance is again in the spotlight, now that the City of Vancouver has announced it is regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnb, and allowing residents to apply online for a business licence as of April 19. Vancouver City Council approved…

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Quebec, Airbnb reach agreement to collect lodging tax in the province

August 29, 2017 The Canadian Press

MONTREAL – Airbnb and the province of Quebec have announced what is being called a first tourist tax agreement on short-term rentals in Canada. Quebec Tourism Minister Julie Boulet and officials with the Canadian arm of the home-sharing platform made…