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Auto insurer changes policy on seeking costs from cyclists and pedestrians

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from ICBC.   The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is changing its policy on when it seeks recovery for costs from cyclists and pedestrians who have some responsibility for a crash. Cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users could be charged with damages to […]

By Jason Contant | May 5, 2022

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Insurance Act changes may help Alberta as insurers retreat from oil and gas

New Alberta laws will help oil sands with its insurance problems.

By Phil | May 4, 2022

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How work expectations are contributing to distracted driving

Work-related pressures may be contributing to distracted driving, but having a workplace policy in place appears to be an effective way to mitigate the risk, suggests a new survey from Travelers Canada. The 2022 Travelers Canada Distracted Driving Risk Survey found 29% of polled Canadians say they respond to work-related calls, texts or emails while […]

By Jason Contant | May 3, 2022

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Federal government emissions dropping but reporting incomplete, audit concludes

OTTAWA – Direct greenhouse gas emissions from federal departments are down almost 41 per cent in the last 17 years, hitting a target for 2025 well ahead of schedule. But in an audit of Ottawa’s “greening government” strategy, environment commissioner Jerry DeMarco said Canada still isn’t reporting on its indirect emissions, nor does it include […]

By Jason Contant | May 3, 2022

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