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Where the feds stand with an earthquake backstop

Canada’s federal government knows the need for a government financial backstop for earthquake losses, but will it be in time?

By David Gambrill | December 7, 2023

3 min read

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Why it’s important to understand legal privilege after a breach

A ruling about the primary purpose of a cyber forensics report serves as a reminder about legal privilege for Canada's cyber insurance market.

By Jason Contant | December 7, 2023

2 min read

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Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 5% today, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.

By The Canadian Press | December 7, 2023

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Floods, wildfires: How an incorrect address cost a broker his job

Broker disciplined for failing to notify his commercial client that the company’s address change — which located the business in a floodplain.

By David Gambrill | December 6, 2023

4 min read