June 21, 2024
Last night, I was fortunate enough to join an outstanding group of professionals advocating on behalf of Healthcare in Ontario, including in the MVA industry, at Premier Doug Ford’s Leaders Party. Walking in, the staff were friendly, people were happy and it was a welcoming atmosphere. I joined this group of people who all are…
May 17, 2024
We are pleased to note that the Premier’s 2024 budget requests that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) review the Professional Services Guideline and the Attendant Care Guideline and consider updating these guidelines contingent upon their findings. We have prepared a template to express gratitude to the Premier for this positive step and to request…
May 30, 2024
If someone injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident sustains a catastrophic impairment, they may be eligible for what is called a Caregiver Benefit. This benefit is intended for people who, as a result of their accident, suffer a substantial inability to engage in the caregiving activities that they were involved in at the time of…
May 28, 2024
Are you wild about Rehab and Wildlife? Join us for an evening to remember at the JW Marriott on Lake Rosseau, Muskoka, benefiting two local Wildlife Rehabilitation Organizations: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. Special Guest and speaker, Andrew Manske, is an Emmy award winning Cinematographer who has produced, directed, shot and edited over 50 documentaries broadcast on National Geographic,…
September 18, 2023
Attendant Care is the most basic level of care for seriously injured people with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, serious orthopaedic injuries and/or amputations. It allows for a Personal Support Worker to assist with personal care, safety, supervision, meal preparation, hygiene, other therapies, and more. The Form 1 assessment is a tool which was originally…
June 19, 2023
The Auto Insurance Advocacy Committee (AIAC) is a diverse group of health, legal, and other professionals alongside auto insurance consumers and survivors, committed to advocating for justice and fairness in the auto insurance industry. Attention has been drawn to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regarding several auto insurance issues in Ontario, leading to the…
June 5, 2023
Behold the turtle: a slow, small, prehistoric animal essential to our wetlands, the world’s filtration system, and to our own survival. Turtles are nutrient recycling seed dispensers who clean up the bottoms of our lakes and wetlands, ensuring their continued existence. Ontario is home to eight types of turtles, all of which are of Special…