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 […]
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 […]
