Ontario has introduced tough new distracted driving laws. Changing your playlist, checking your GPS, eating, using your phone to talk or text are all considered distracted driving that not only put you at risk for accident but also others. Effective January 1st 2019, some drivers may have already noticed higher fines and tougher penalties for […]
What does Cannabis legalization mean for drivers?
There has been a lot of chatter lately about the legalization of cannabis and its implications for drivers. With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, effective October 17th , comes some uncertainty with new or changed laws with regards to driving under the influence. Getting high and driving is not only dangerous and is […]
TruceTO Road Safety Campaign Launched in Toronto
This weekend RSA Canada launched a road safety campaign in Toronto. TruceTO aims to restore empathy between drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. City streets require everyone to share the road, however too often cars and bikes can feel like opponents fighting an urban turf war. This conflict isn’t helped when issues like bike lanes and parking […]
IBC Innovation Agenda
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) have released an Innovation Agenda for Ontario’s insurance industry. The report contains four excellent recommendations for the industry which miBroker fully supports. Allowing all insurance communications and transactions to be completed and delivered electronically if the consumer provides the necessary consent. Allowing insurers to provide consumers with the option […]