Author Archives: Other News Sources

Industry pans public insurance

Posted on November 13, 2003 by Other News Sources

(November 13, 2003) The Insurance Bureau of Canada brought in Lawrence Solomon to talk to the committee examining a public auto insurance system Wednesday. Continue reading →

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Clash at auto-insurance committee

Posted on November 13, 2003 by Other News Sources

(November 13, 2003) Fredericton: The words of one speaker left a sour note at meetings Wednesday of the legislative committee looking at auto-insurance in New Brunswick. Continue reading →

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Killing the industry that saves lives

Posted on November 12, 2003 by Other News Sources

(November 12, 2003) One of Canada’s lynchpin industries is at risk. If it goes, Canada’s economy and society will suffer lasting harm and Canadians, as individuals, will suffer mortal harm. I am speaking of the insurance industry, an inconvenient industry for those who are inconvenienced by the truth. Continue reading →

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Consumer advocate says public insurance doesn’t deliver the results

Posted on November 12, 2003 by Other News Sources

(November 12, 2003) Gary Mittelhotz: (Host) New Brunswick auto insurance rates have jumped substantially in the last few years, of course, and that’s led to the government capping settlements on minor injuries and, now, holding hearings on public auto insurance. Continue reading →

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Toronto’s sad mayoral choices: three timid leftists, no Giuliani

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Other News Sources

(November 5, 2003) Three credible candidates are vying for the left-of-centre vote in Toronto`s mayoralty contest. No credible right-of-centre candidate is campaigning to lead a municipal government more populous than the combined populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, or all four Atlantic provinces. Continue reading →

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