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Ranked: yearly auto insurance costs by province
In drawing the comparisons, Deloitte used the weighted average of auto insurance costs in an urban center and a rural center of each province. The rates were based on a pool of ten car models, drivers and coverages, accounting for vehicle popularity and the province’s demographics.
http://www.insurancebusiness.
Ontario Government slashes fees for doctors posing serious concerns to accident victims
Earlier this week, the Kathleen Wynne Ontario Provincial government announced unilateral cuts to all of its fees which it pays to doctors. The cuts around around 2.65% across the board for services. Ontario doctors have been without a proper contract with the Government since March 31, 2014. Contract negotiations have broken down such that the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) refuses to accept the provinces proposals; and the province refuses to give in to the OMA’s demands.
Taxpayers on hook for most of MD insurance hike
Health Minister Eric Hoskins said he’s concerned about the sustainability of ongoing CMPA fee hikes
Canadian Medical Protective Association Scorched Earth Tactics
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) describes itself as a “mutual defence organization” for doctors. The CMPA defends doctors who are sued in civil court for medical negligence. With equal vigor, the CMPA defends doctors charged under the Criminal Code for wrongful acts ranging from over-billing to felony crimes.
Everything you wanted to know about the CMPA: The MJLH interviews Executive Director/CEO Dr John E Gray
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is a mutual defense organization which handles the legal defence of doctors across the country in malpractice lawsuits and disciplinary hearings. Dr John Gray is the head of the CMPA. Several months ago, the MJLH sat down with Dr Gray, Executive Director/CEO of the CMPA. The interview transcript follows.
KPMG offshore ‘sham’ deceived tax authorities, CRA alleges
A wealthy Victoria, B.C., family paid virtually no tax over a span of eight years – and even obtained federal and provincial tax credits – while being involved in an offshore tax “sham” developed by one of the country’s most respected accounting firms, the Canada Revenue Agency alleges.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/kpmg-offshore-sham-deceived-tax-authorities-cra-alleges-1.3209838
KPMG tax avoidance and privatization schemes costly for public
“The reason KPMG is promoting privatization is the same reason it’s helping wealthy individuals use tax havens: tax havens increase its profits …
http://nupge.ca/
Kingston Smith granted ABS licence
Kingston Smith has become the fourth accountancy firm in the UK and the first medium-sized firm to be granted a licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to act as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) to provide legal services