Critics question why Ontario doctors barred from treating women may still be allowed to treat men — or vice versa.
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Gov’t good at promises
HAVE your auto insurance rates come down? What about your bank fees? Credit card charges? Internet, cellphone or cable/satellite TV bills? Government has promised to save consumers money by regulating these industries but most of us are still waiting.
http://www.chroniclejournal.com/editorial/daily_editorial/2014-11-05/gov%E2%80%99t-good-promises
IBC Warns Torontonians Not To Buy Car Insurance In Public
Cracking down on car insurance fraud is an important objective in Ontario, particularly around the Greater Toronto Area. Police and insurance representatives have sent out numerous warnings advising drivers to be wary of too good to be true insurance offers, and have a new message this week – don’t accept insurance offers in public places.
http://www.lowestrates.ca/news/ibc-warns-torontonians-not-buy-car-insurance-public-1380
In personal injury law, the right lawyer is key
In a recent segment on Classical FM 96.3 radio, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish explains why choosing the right lawyer with the proper credentials and experience is vital to a successful personal injury case.
http://advocatedaily.com/2014/10/in-personal-injury-law-the-right-lawyer-is-key/
Second GTA physician no longer allowed to treat women
Another GTA doctor has been restricted to treating only males over allegations of sexual misconduct with female patients.
Sanctioned MD Sastri Maharajh, allowed to treat only men, switches to new clinic
A Mississauga family doctor whose case raised questions about gender-based practice restrictions and helped launch a review of health legislation has moved to a new clinic, the Star has learned.
IBC works with insurers and Toronto Police Services on fraud case
TORONTO – Reacting to charges laid by Toronto Police Services in their investigation Rick Dubin, Vice-President, Investigative Services, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said “This case is a shocking and sobering example that if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Make sure you do your homework to ensure your protection on the roads.”
http://www.ilstv.com/insurance-bureau-canada-works-insurers-toronto-police-services-fraud-case/
Tougher action urged to probe doctors guilty of sex abuse
The College of Physicians and Surgeons and police should take on a stronger role to launch criminal investigations into doctors found guilty of sexual abuse by their regulatory body, critics say.
Combined ratio down 9.6 points, net income more than quadruples for Intact Financial
Toronto-based Intact also said Wednesday that company officials are “encouraged” by an Ontario government omnibus bill currently before legislative committee but they believe additional measures will be necessary to achieve the Ontario government’s goal to have private passenger auto premiums 15% lower next August than they were in August, 2013.
Public hearings slated for Ontario legislation
Written submissions are due Nov. 5. Bill 15 — officially known as ‘An Act to amend various statutes in the interest of reducing insurance fraud, enhancing tow and storage service and providing for other matters regarding vehicles and highways,’ was the subject of four days of vigorous debate at Queen’s Park as Ontario MPPs resumed meeting last month.If the bill proceeds, the committee would meet on Nov. 17 for clause-by-clause consideration. Bill 15 combines two pieces of legislation left over when the provincial election was called last spring.