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Ontario took the North American lead Monday by passing legislation to permanently ban coal-fired electricity generation, a move the provincial government calls as a significant step in the fight against climate change. The landmark law – Ending Coal for Cleaner Air Act – represents a first in North America, notes a statement from Ontario’s Ministry […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 24, 2015
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A potential shift toward cyber terrorism is among the factors contributing to the United Kingdom’s move last week to double funds set aside to combat cyber attacks, Julian Enoizi, chief executive of Pool Reinsurance Company Limited, notes in a recent post on the company’s website. It was reported last week that the U.K.’s Chancellor of […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 23, 2015
Alberta will phase out all pollution created by burning coal and transition to more renewable energy and natural gas generation by 2030, according to the province’s Climate Leadership Plan, announced on Sunday. The report states that two-thirds of coal-generated electricity will be replaced by renewables – primarily wind power – while natural gas generation will […]
The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has issued a temporary injunction against drivers offering rides for a fee in Calgary using the Uber app. Justice G. H. Poelman issued the injunction to run until a full hearing on Dec. 17, the City of Calgary said in a statement on Friday. At that time in […]
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a US$1 million grant to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) to conduct research on the effects of drought and extreme weather on the state’s water resources. The grant will examine the conditions that contribute to the current drought, looking at the effect decreased water […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 20, 2015
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Friday that Rogers Media Inc. has paid $200,000 in relation to alleged violations of Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL). Following an investigation launched by the CRTC’s chief compliance and enforcement officer, Manon Bombardier, it is alleged that Rogers Media failed to comply with various requirements of the […]
Police in Saskatchewan caught 445 drivers – either distracted themselves or charged with distracting others – during October’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight on distracted driving, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) said on Friday. Of the 445 drivers, the majority of tickets – 246 – were for using a cellphone while driving, SGI, Saskatchewan’s self-sustaining auto insurance […]
HOPE, B.C. – Search and rescue crews are looking for a man missing in the mountains north of Hope, B.C. Police say a logging truck is believed to have been washed off of a forest service road in Tuesday’s storm. The wrecked vehicle was found more than 200 metres below the road in a ravine, […]
By The Canadian Press | November 19, 2015
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SEATTLE – Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Wednesday in Washington state after days of rain and a powerful storm Tuesday killed three people, cut power to more than 350,000 residents and flooded rivers. The winds on Tuesday exceeded 100 mph in some areas of the Inland Northwest, where fallen trees were blamed […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 19, 2015
Insurers’ capital positions could be affected by lower investment income and higher capital requirements, as well as by an anticipated increase in weather-related claims due to climate change, Standard and Poor’s Rating Services said in an analyst article earlier this week. The insurance industry recognizes climate change as one of its top emerging risks and […]
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