AUTO INSURANCE PETITION

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in unexpected financial difficulties for Ontarians across the province; and

WHEREAS, businesses in all sectors of the economy are working together to provide relief to their customers to help Ontarians through these unprecedented times; and

WHEREAS, drivers’ habits and insurance needs have changed greatly as a result of the COVID-19 crisis;

WHEREAS the Ontario Government has enabled auto insurance companies to provide temporary insurance premium rebates to drivers during COVID-19 pandemic. The province has amended a regulation under the Insurance Act.

By amending this regulation insurance companies would be able to provide auto insurance premium rebates to consumers for up to 12 months after the declared emergency has ended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE THE UNDERSIGNED PETITION THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO AS FOLLOWS:

Call on auto insurance companies to reduce rates and provide relief to Ontario drivers during these unprecedented times.

Further explained in the Toronto Star:

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/04/16/ontario-drivers-can-now-get-rebates-on-auto-insurance-after-province-changes-rules.html