Pump the Breaks: CBRM tow truck bylaw on hold over fraud concerns
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – The insurance industry, tow truck operators and police in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, are blaming each other in a fight surrounding a proposed bylaw–which would enforce regulations in the industry that operators say isn’t fair. This proposed bylaw would include an annual fee, driver accreditation and a flat rate that […]
Apprenticeship Agenda: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum establishes National Research Agenda
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has launched Canada’s first National Apprenticeship Research Agenda. This agenda provides a three-year framework for priority areas of research as it relates to the Canadian apprenticeship system. It will shape the organization’s world-class research by identifying and conducting research that supports organizational goals outlined in CAF-FCA’s 2021-2024 […]
Allstate Aboard: Ryan Michel appointed Chair of Board for Insurance Bureau of Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently elected Ryan Michel, president and CEO of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada as the Chair of its Board of Directors. “Through IBC, we will continue to engage governments and stakeholders to turn challenges into opportunities to benefit Canadian consumers. I look forward to continuing this […]
Tuesday Ticker: June 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, the Tuesday Ticker covers the Boyd Group’s upcoming dividend; Hyundai’s plan to conquer the air-taxi market in just four years and Statistics Canada’s reports of fast-paced inflation rates. Bucks for Boyd Boyd Group Services last week announced a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2021 of $0.141 per common […]