Annual report highlights examinations of high-risk agents
TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ – Through market conduct supervision and enforcement activities, The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ont (FSRA) is working to ensure life and health insurance agents are compliant with legislation, regulations, and that they are working to achieve fair outcomes for customers.
In 2021-22, the FSRA reviewed 115 higher-risk life agents and the results are included in the first Life and Health Insurance Agent Supervision Report which is being released today. Annual reporting of life agent supervision contributes to public confidence through promoting transparency, disclosure of information, and deterring…
Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates
If you are getting remarried, it is essential to understand your spouse’s inheritance rights.
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Before you get married for a second or third time, you want to be aware of the rights your spouse will have to your estate and vice versa.
You may want to work with an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, prior to exchanging vows.
Then, you want to be familiar with the intestacy laws in your…
Lizzo Cancels Montreal Concert Over Health Concerns, Details Her Symptoms
Due to health circumstances, Lizzo has been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel her concert in Montreal.
The “Truth Hurts” singer appeared to be hurting pretty badly herself when she shared the news in a video message posted to Instagram on Thursday.
A tearful Lizzo — wearing a face mask and wrapped in a blanket — explained that she’s currently suffering from an illness that makes it impossible for her to perform.
“I had a sore throat last night and a headache, and I went to bed. I woke up this morning and my body is weak and…
Here’s what’s in the bill that spurred the latest Republican walkout from the Oregon Senate
Republicans walked out of the Oregon Senate this week in large part to avoid a vote on a reproductive health care bill that passed the House on Monday. The bill passed despite delay tactics in the House and 6 hours of floor debate. OPB covered that debate and the contents of the bill on Tuesday, publishing a story shortly before the walkout commenced. Below is the short version of that story — just four main things to know about the bill that caused Republican state senators to walk out of the statehouse again.
State senate in session at the Oregon…
Masking requirements set to lift in most Manitoba health-care settings – Winnipeg
By The Staff
The Canadian Press
Posted May 3, 2023 3:49 pm
Updated May 3, 2023 6:51 pm
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Most of the masking requirements implemented at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week.
Shared Health, which co-ordinates many health services in the province, says the change will apply to most visitors and patients who are going into acute and long-term care settings.
Monika Warren, the chief operating officer of provincially coordinated health services at Shared Health, says the changes in masking requirements…
Sauna Blanket GIVEAWAY – Maria Mind Body Health
Many of you know I LOVE my Bon Charge sauna blanket!
Saunas have been used for centuries as a means of relaxation and wellness. I couldn’t be more excited to do a GIVEAWAY! One of you will WIN my favorite sauna blanket!
IF YOU WIN THE BON CHARGE SAUNA BLANKET GIVEAWAY, THESE ARE SOME BENEFITS:
Improved cardiovascular health
Regular sauna use has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. The heat generated by the sauna causes the blood vessels to dilate, which increases blood flow and helps to lower blood pressure. This…
Join letters call on province to address mental health crisis
Three teachers’ unions and a prominent youth advocacy group are urging the provincial government to bolster mental health literacy in the education curriculum and invest in additional school support workers.
In a joint letter issued to Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Monday, the groups also called on the government to include mental health or behavioral reasons as an excused absence under the Education Act. Currently, the act allows for “sickness or unavoidable causes,” but does not explicitly mention mental health.
The letter, signed by a total of nine organizations, comes amid a rising mental health crisis among Canadian youth and…
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food and beverage company for kids
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Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside—you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry itself,” Obama said in a speech at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “I’m proud to announce the national launch of a company designed not only to provide better products, but to jumpstart…