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Manitoba 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Published on 18/02/2021
Government Relations > Government MonitoringOn February 18, the CLHIA made its submission to the Manitoba 2021 pre-budget consultation. The document makes five recommendations including those geared towards protecting workplace and individual health benefits and removing tax disincentives on insurance.
Ontario 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Published on 11/02/2021
Insurance > Provincial & Territorial LegislationOn February 11, the CLHIA submitted its recommendations to the government of Ontario in advance of its 2021 budget. The submission made seven recommendations including supporting access to affordable prescription drugs, protecting vulnerable Ontario seniors from financial exploitation and reducing and eventually eliminating the retail sales and premium taxes on life and health insurance.
New Brunswick 2021-22 Pre-Budget Consultation
Published on 11/02/2021
Insurance > Provincial & Territorial LegislationOn February 11, the CLHIA made its submission to the government of New Brunswick in advance of its 2021 budget. The submission made seven recommendations including supporting access to affordable prescription drugs, modernizing the agent licensing regime and prohibiting self-insured employer long-term disability benefits.
Letter to Ontario MPPs Re: Bill 219, Life Settlements and Loans Act
Published on 25/01/2021
Insurance > Provincial & Territorial LegislationPrince Edward Island 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Published on 22/01/2021
Government Relations Insurance > Government Monitoring Provincial & Territorial LegislationOn January 22, the CLHIA submitted its comments to the Prince Edward Island government in advance of its 2021 budget. The submission made five recommendations including supporting access to affordable prescription drugs, pension innovation to provide more secure retirement income options and removing tax disincentives on insurance.
CLHIA's submission to the Ontario Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy Consultation
Published on 18/01/2021
Sustainability and Climate Change > Government MonitoringOn January 18, the CLHIA submitted its comments to the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in response to its consultation on the development of a low-carbon hydrogen strategy. The submission highlighted the industry’s support for the government creating new opportunities for investment in sustainable, long-term infrastructure assets.
Submission to the Department of Finance on Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans
Published on 18/01/2021
Pensions and Retirement > Employer pension plans Retirement Income System ReviewsOn January 14th, the CLHIA made its submission to a Finance Canada consultation on “Strengthening Canadians’ Retirement Security – Proposals to Support the Sustainability of and Strengthen the Framework for Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans.” The submission commended the department for initiating this consultation on the security and governance of Canada’s pension plans. However, it also proposed some enhancements to the proposal to ensure that they are workable and provide necessary retirement income security so that Canadians may retire with confidence:
Letter to the Secretariat of the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) re: Quarterly Meeting 3 year planning priorities
Published on 27/03/2020
Pensions and Retirement > Public pensions (OAS/CPP/QPP/GIS) Pooled registered pension plans/PRPPs (and provincial variations) Employer pension plans Registered Products (RRSP, LIRA, RRIF)CLHIA Process on Electronic Declarations
Published on 24/12/2019
Trade & Commerce > Electronic CommerceEnhancing retirement income options for Canadians
Published on 29/11/2019
Pensions and Retirement > CLHIA Pensions and Retirement Policy Paper Public pensions (OAS/CPP/QPP/GIS) Pooled registered pension plans/PRPPs (and provincial variations) Employer pension plansLetter to Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction re: British Columbia Framework for Accessibility Legislation
Published on 29/11/2019
Insurance > Provincial & Territorial LegislationInsurers and healthcare groups collaborate to help providers and patients better understand health insurance benefits
Published on 13/11/2019
Group Insurance > Employee benefit plansUnderstanding Claims for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices
Published on 03/01/2018
Group Insurance > CLHIA Group Insurance guidelines and reference documents Paramedical benefits Employee benefit plansA Canadian Success Story: PROMOTING TRADE IN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Published on 16/05/2017
International > International Trade CLHIA International Trade Policy PaperThis position paper briefly describes the benefit of trade in financial services to Canada, the participation of our insurance companies in foreign markets, and the policy directions the Canadian government should take to promote and facilitate trade, particularly for financial services.
Understanding Claims for Footwear and Orthotics
Published on 01/03/2018
Group Insurance > CLHIA Group Insurance guidelines and reference documents Paramedical benefits Employee benefit plansGuaranteed Withdrawal Benefit (GWB) Illustrations
Published on 22/03/2011
Distribution Insurance > CLHIA Distribution guidelines and reference documents Product disclosure CLHIA Insurance guidelines and reference documents Segregated Funds (IVICs)The purpose of this Guideline is to describe the information that should be included in illustrations of IVICs offering guaranteed withdrawal benefits. In particular, the Guideline identifies features that could be misunderstood by consumers or which are affected by consumer decisions and recommends practices to assist in explaining these.
