Time Troubles: Collisions increase from average of 287 to 359 in Quebec following fall time change, says new SAAQ report
Quebec City, Quebec — New data from Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) indicates that evening road accidents—including those involving pedestrians—greatly increase in the 30 days following the fall time change. Specifically, according to the report, between 2019 and 2023, the average number of injury-causing accidents across the province between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. […]
Payment Proposals: Conseil D’Experts Sur Les Contributions D’Assurance Automobile reveals recommendations for the creation of streamlined insurance categories for commercial vehicles
Quebec City, Quebec — The Counseil D’Experts Sur Les Contributions D’Assurance Automobile has announced that an expert panel on Quebec auto insurance has welcomed a recommendation to introduce four new, streamlined insurance categories for commercial vehicles in the province. In a recent press release, the Counseil specifically notes that “after reviewing the approach taken by […]
With Respect to Rates: SAAQ consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes to auto insurance contributions in 2025 to 2027 periods
Quebec City, Quebec — An expert panel put forward by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is seeking public feedback in regards to future automotive insurance rate changes. As outlined in the SAAQ’s “Proposed Insurance Contributions for 2025-2027” information document, an expert panel on automotive insurance contributions made up of Dominique Faribault from […]
Document Developments: Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for driver’s licenses, health cards
Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec citizens who do not identify as either male or female will soon be able to opt for an ‘X’ gender marker on their driver’s licenses and health cards. Both Quebec’s automobile insurance board and its public health insurance board have been informed of the government’s decision to add a third […]
Getting it Right: MPI to hire consultant to guide $290 million ‘Project Nova’ online transition
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance’s move to an online platform has been wrought with delays since it was first announced in 2019, though the provincial insurer said Wednesday that it will be hiring a consultant to oversee the project through to its new launch date in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The consultant that will […]
Enrolment Inefficiency: SAAQ sees glitches and significant delays following digital transformation
Quebec City, Quebec — The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) has been in the grips of a crisis following the provincial insurance board’s digital transition on Feb. 20, 2023. SAAQClic was supposed to move most transactions online, like renewing licenses or paying for driving exams. The transition has not been as smooth as […]
The Green Must Go: Close to 800 school buses could be pulled in Québec for green bumpers
Québec City, Québec — A dispute between Québec’s Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and its roadside inspectors could result in nearly 800 school buses pulled off roads in the province for having green bumpers. SAAQ regulations require school buses to be fitted with either black or grey bumpers–aside from electric ones, which are […]
