Rule changes expected to be in place by 2013 stem from EI reform announced in March budget. To view the complete story click here.
If you run a business in Canada, keeping personal information safe is critical. When a data breach happens, figuring out if it’s serious enough to report can be tricky. That’s where the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) comes in with a new tool to...
IMPORTANT UPDATE (Friday, May 23): Canada Post workers have avoided a full strike and will continue to deliver mail, however they are refusing overtime, which may lead to delivery delays (via Global News). Please see below for ways you can stay up-to-date with your...
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the Staebler Blog wrote about Backyard Fire and Fireworks Bylaws in Waterloo Region....
A newly introduced regulation on the storage and contained of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or “forever chemicals”) is impacting the commercial insurance space. Ahead of the new reporting requirements taking effect on January 31, 2025, the Staebler Blog...
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to remind ourselves of the sneaky tactics scammers use to trick people out of their money, personal information, or both. With scams becoming more and more sophisticated (think phishing emails, and more often text messages that...
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums, and add stress to policyholders’ coverage limits. Reported by Insurance...
A Staebler Insurance partner, RATESDOTCA Group, commissioned an auto insurance study to share which insurance companies ranked highest in customer satisfaction. As an insurance brokerage, Staebler is very pleased to see several of the companies we represent rank in...
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart wrenching and the impact on lives and property are far-reaching, and not just on...
As of January 1, 2025, Ontario has introduced changes to the collision reporting rules, impacting how drivers must respond to accidents. Here’s a look at these changes and how they can affect you. Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Threshold The most notable change is...
Winter brings challenges for commercial property owners, with snow, ice, and cold temperatures impacting not just the look of a property but also its safety, functionality, and structural integrity. Proper winter maintenance is essential to ensure that your property...
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