Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Zero tolerance begins today in Toronto for unsafe and inconsiderate driving. Two safety blitzes are now underway. One is a distracted driving campaign. But, this time plain clothed officers will be on streetcars, buses and in tow trucks looking down on drivers who are hiding and using their cell phones. Libby speaks with Pete Karageorgos, the Director of Consumer & Industry Relations at the Insurance Bureau of Canada to find out what happens to a convicted driver’s car insurance policy.

The Ontario Government is inviting drivers to share their views on how to lower the province’s auto insurance rates as part of its commitment to making life more affordable. Consumers and businesses are invited to share their views as well, with all of this input to be given no later than February 15, 2019. But, the Opposition at Queen’s Park has accused the government of wasting time and money by announcing the public consultation. Libby speaks with the Director of Consumer & Industry Relations at the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Pete Karageorgos and the MPP for Brampton East, Gurratan Singh who is the NDP Critic for Auto Insurance.

The Ontario Government is inviting drivers to share their views on how to lower the province’s auto insurance rates as part of its commitment to making life more affordable. Consumers and businesses are invited to share their views as well, with all of this input to be given no later than February 15, 2019. But, the Opposition at Queen’s Park has accused the government of wasting time and money by announcing the public consultation. Libby speaks with the Director of Consumer & Industry Relations at the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Pete Karageorgos and the MPP for Brampton East, Gurratan Singh who is the NDP Critic for Auto Insurance.

We gathered a panel of political commentators and strategists to talk about some Canadian political headlines which included commentator Tom Parkin, Liberal strategist Bob Richardson and Conservative activist and consultant John Mykytyshyn.

We gathered a panel of political commentators and strategists to talk about some Canadian political headlines which included commentator Tom Parkin, Liberal strategist Bob Richardson and Conservative activist and consultant John Mykytyshyn.

RRSP Season is upon us, which has many Zoomers beginning thinking about their investments. In light of the ever changing volatile markets, it’s hard to know what a sound investment will be. Senior Investment Advisor Allan Small at Allan Small Financial Group with HollisWealth stopped by to share his knowledge about what Zoomer investors should know as we begin a new year.

RRSP Season is upon us, which has many Zoomers beginning thinking about their investments. In light of the ever changing volatile markets, it’s hard to know what a sound investment will be. Senior Investment Advisor Allan Small at Allan Small Financial Group with HollisWealth stopped by to share his knowledge about what Zoomer investors should know as we begin a new year.

Mayor John Tory announced two new traffic safety campaigns. One to target drivers who illegally park during rush hour and another distracted driving blitz. But so far achieving Vision Zero and dealing with congestion are just two of the big issues Toronto still faces. Other important matters Libby talks with Mayor Tory about everything from pedestrian fatalities, infrastructure, crime, affordable housing to transit and more.

Mayor John Tory announced two new traffic safety campaigns. One to target drivers who illegally park during rush hour and another distracted driving blitz. But so far achieving Vision Zero and dealing with congestion are just two of the big issues Toronto still faces. Other important matters Libby talks with Mayor Tory about everything from pedestrian fatalities, infrastructure, crime, affordable housing to transit and more.

Canada’s largest telecommunications company plans to follow the lead of Google and Facebook by collecting massive amounts of private information about its customers. But, If permission is granted information about age, gender, home address and more will be collected. We also take a look at how some of our popular electronic smart devices like the Amazon Echo, and Alexa impact our privacy. Libby speaks Distinguished Expert in-Residence at the Privacy by Design Centre of Excellence at Ryerson University, Ann Cavoukian about the potential risks.