Federation of Ontario Law Associations
  • Home
  • About
    • FOLA Executive
    • Law Associations
    • Ont. Courthouse Libraries
    • Member Rewards
    • Awards
    • Contact Us
  • Issues & Submissions
    • OPEN CONSULTATIONS
    • Access to Justice
    • Ads, Mktg, & Client Fees
    • Alt. Business Structures
    • Auto Insurance
    • Compliance Entity Regs
    • COURTS
    • Criminal Law
    • Dialogue on Licensing
    • Family Law Reforms
    • Legal Aid
    • LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
    • MAG
    • MINISTRY OF FINANCE
    • Real Estate Law
    • Rules of Practice
  • News & Events
    • FOLA Plenary - SPRING 23
    • BENCHER ELECTIONS 2023
    • Lobby Day
    • FOLA Newsletters
    • Assn. & Other Events
    • Jobs
    • In the News
    • Past FOLA Plenaries
  • RESOURCES
    • Mental Health Resources
    • ONCA
    • Diversity
    • Financial Solutions Blog
    • Practice Resources
    • Professional Development
    • LegalTech Resources
    • Membership Resources
    • Law Students & Articling
    • Other Useful Links
  • More
    • Home
    • About
      • FOLA Executive
      • Law Associations
      • Ont. Courthouse Libraries
      • Member Rewards
      • Awards
      • Contact Us
    • Issues & Submissions
      • OPEN CONSULTATIONS
      • Access to Justice
      • Ads, Mktg, & Client Fees
      • Alt. Business Structures
      • Auto Insurance
      • Compliance Entity Regs
      • COURTS
      • Criminal Law
      • Dialogue on Licensing
      • Family Law Reforms
      • Legal Aid
      • LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
      • MAG
      • MINISTRY OF FINANCE
      • Real Estate Law
      • Rules of Practice
    • News & Events
      • FOLA Plenary - SPRING 23
      • BENCHER ELECTIONS 2023
      • Lobby Day
      • FOLA Newsletters
      • Assn. & Other Events
      • Jobs
      • In the News
      • Past FOLA Plenaries
    • RESOURCES
      • Mental Health Resources
      • ONCA
      • Diversity
      • Financial Solutions Blog
      • Practice Resources
      • Professional Development
      • LegalTech Resources
      • Membership Resources
      • Law Students & Articling
      • Other Useful Links
Federation of Ontario Law Associations
  • Home
  • About
    • FOLA Executive
    • Law Associations
    • Ont. Courthouse Libraries
    • Member Rewards
    • Awards
    • Contact Us
  • Issues & Submissions
    • OPEN CONSULTATIONS
    • Access to Justice
    • Ads, Mktg, & Client Fees
    • Alt. Business Structures
    • Auto Insurance
    • Compliance Entity Regs
    • COURTS
    • Criminal Law
    • Dialogue on Licensing
    • Family Law Reforms
    • Legal Aid
    • LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
    • MAG
    • MINISTRY OF FINANCE
    • Real Estate Law
    • Rules of Practice
  • News & Events
    • FOLA Plenary - SPRING 23
    • BENCHER ELECTIONS 2023
    • Lobby Day
    • FOLA Newsletters
    • Assn. & Other Events
    • Jobs
    • In the News
    • Past FOLA Plenaries
  • RESOURCES
    • Mental Health Resources
    • ONCA
    • Diversity
    • Financial Solutions Blog
    • Practice Resources
    • Professional Development
    • LegalTech Resources
    • Membership Resources
    • Law Students & Articling
    • Other Useful Links

AUTO INSURANCE

ONTARIO AUTO INSURANCE REVIEW - 2019

The Ontario government recently called for comment on proposed amendments to Regulation 461/96 (Court Proceedings For Automobile Accidents That Occur On Or After November 1, 1996) - Consequential Amendments to Vicarious Liability Limit as part of  Bill 107, the Getting Ontario Moving Act (Transportation Statute Law Amendment), 2019.


As well, during the summer of 2019, the Ontario government, through the Ministry of Finance, sought public input on two key reforms of the Driver Care Plan that were included in the Putting Drivers First blueprint:

  • The Care, Not Cash default; and
  • The return to the $2M catastrophic impairment default benefit limit.


Public consultation papers provided additional information on the government’s plans regarding these reforms.  Those papers can also be found here:

Consultation Paper: $2 Million Catastrophic Impairment Default Benefit Limit 

Consultation Paper: Care, Not Cash


On September 16th, 2019, FOLA submitted our  response to the Ministry of Finance consultation papers on catastrophic impairment limits and care, not cash default.   

VIEW OUR SUBMISSION


VIEW THE TLA SUBMISSION RE: $2M CATASTROPHIC IMPAIRMENT DEFAULT BENEFITS LIMIT

VIEW THE TLA SUBMISSION RE: CARE, NOT CASH



RECENT HISTORY OF AUTO INSURANCE REFORMS

Attorney General Ontario

MARSHALL REPORT - 2017

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

In 2016, David Marshall was asked to provide advice to the Minister of Finance on the development of further initiatives to reduce claims costs and uncertainty in Ontario’s auto insurance system with a focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of claims management in the system based on best practices in Ontario and other jurisd

In 2016, David Marshall was asked to provide advice to the Minister of Finance on the development of further initiatives to reduce claims costs and uncertainty in Ontario’s auto insurance system with a focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of claims management in the system based on best practices in Ontario and other jurisdictions. 


In particular, he was asked to focus on:

Coverage options; Comparable systems; Common traffic injuries; Medical examinations and assessments; Legal costs;  Dispute prevention;

Engagement and education; and Evidence-based treatment protocols.


Mr. Marshall’s report laid out 35 recommendations. 

FULL MARSHALL REPORT
Auto Insurance

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

In FOLA's 2017 response to the Marshall Report, we questioned whether Mr. Marshall’s conclusions, which derive from a questionable premise, would result in serious and negative unintended consequences and simply force government to act again in a few short years to “fix” another set of problems.  In short, our submission recommended that 

In FOLA's 2017 response to the Marshall Report, we questioned whether Mr. Marshall’s conclusions, which derive from a questionable premise, would result in serious and negative unintended consequences and simply force government to act again in a few short years to “fix” another set of problems.  In short, our submission recommended that the government shelve this report, let the 2015 and 2016 reforms and changes take root, let the Law Society examination of contingency fees and advertising take hold and continue to monitor the actual cost of claims and look more closely into who is profiting.

READ OUR RESPONSE
Putting Drivers First

PUTTING DRIVERS FIRST - BACKGROUNDER

FOLA'S RESPONSE TO THE MARSHALL REPORT

PUTTING DRIVERS FIRST - BACKGROUNDER

As first mentioned in the April budget, the Ontario government is undertaking a review of Ontario's auto insurance.  You can access a brief backgrounder on the initiative by clicking the button below.

READ THE REPORT

Downloads

Response to Marshall Report - Final - 9.15.17 (pdf)Download
Marshall Report - 2017 (pdf)Download
$2M Catastrophic Impairment Benefit Limit_ Public Consultation Paper_EN (pdf)Download
Care Not Cash Default_ Public Consultation Paper_EN (pdf)Download
Putting Drivers First Blueprint (pdf)Download
FOLA - Auto Insurance Submission - Sept 2019 (pdf)Download
TLA Response to Ont Govt 2M Catastrophic Impairment Default Benefit Limit (pdf)Download
TLA Response to Ont Govt Putting Drivers First Care Not Cash (pdf)Download

Copyright © 2018 - All Rights Reserved.


We use cookies

By closing this banner, you agree to our use of cookies to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage. 

Close