4 d. ago Will Alberta's new auto insurance legislation deliver on affordability? Industry experts weigh in

"(There's) a lot of work to (do to) get there as we look at the legislation... the main details of what's to come is going to be developed through regulations later this fall, but it does provide a road map to improve care"

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4 d. ago Industry Veteran Richer Brings Retail Sales & Merchandising Analytics Expertise to SPAR Group

Now more than ever, brands and retailers need dynamic on-demand retail coverage to succeed in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, says the experienced CPG and sales & marketing executive TORONTO — SPAR Group, a provider of sales, merchandising, marketing and distribution services, is expanding its leadership to better serve North America’s brands and retailers with the hiring […]

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5 d. ago Alberta auto insurance overhaul would limit lawsuits to convicted at

Alberta makes overhaul of auto insurance model official with new legislation which would implement a "care-first" model

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5 d. ago Dr. Mike Graham Appointed as New Head of R&D for Bayer’s Crop Science Division

Effective April 15, 2025, he will succeed Dr. Robert Reiter who has decided to retire after 27 years with the company and 34 years in the industry Dr. Mike Graham has profound expertise in R&D and agriculture and is currently leading the Plant Breeding organization of the division MONHEIM, Germany — Bayer announced today that […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Getting Alberta's auto insurance right means removing lawsuits, rate caps

The largest transformation of auto insurance in provincial history is underway, and the government deserves full credit for taking action to deliver a system that puts Albertans back in the driver’s seat. A lot of work remains to get the new “Care-First” system in place by January 2027, but, if designed correctly, it will ensure […]

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1 week ago How Alberta's planned auto insurance overhaul stacks up against other provinces

Alberta plans to retain its private model, which means drivers would still depend on private companies for auto insurance coverage

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3 w. ago KLDiscovery Strengthens Board of Directors with the Appointment of Andrew Shimek and Chris Stone

Industry Veterans Bring Expertise in eDiscovery, AI, and Technology to Drive KLDiscovery’s Continued Innovation and Growth EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — KLDiscovery Inc. (“KLDiscovery” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of eDiscovery, information governance, and data management technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Andrew Shimek and Chris Stone to its Board of Directors, effective […]

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3 w. ago Tariff on sand is a major blow to Alberta's oil patch: industry experts

Train car after train car, filled with Wisconsin sand. It’s vital to the Alberta oil and gas industry. Of the approximately eight million tonnes of sand the Canadian oil and gas industry uses every year, about two-thirds of it comes from the state of Wisconsin. As of this week, it’s on the list of American […]

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3 w. ago Bank of Canada interest rate change is coming next week and here's what to expect

The Bank of Canada (BoC) brought its key interest rate down by 0.25 per cent to three per cent in 2025's first update in January.At the time, 25 per cent tariffs from the U.S. were a threat, and expert speculation took them into account.The tariffs became a reality earlier this week. Days into tariffs taking effect, U.S. officials hinted at pausing tariffs for another month and removing certain agricultural products from the list of tariffed items.On Thursday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed sweeping tariffs on some items for another month. The White House said goods compliant with the North American trade agreement will be exempt until April 2.Overall, there is growing uncertainty, and tariffs remain a swinging pendulum.This year's second BoC interest rate update is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12. This time, industry experts have more tariff-related concerns, including the U.S.'s game of will-they-won't-they. Once again, many predict a consecut...

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3 w. ago Steady Energy secures €22M in funding – led by Copenhagen based 92 Ventures – to accelerate pioneering small nuclear reactor technology

Finnish nuclear innovator Steady Energy announces a €22M funding milestone led by 92 Ventures, a Copenhagen-based nuclear-focused investment firm. The investment underscores private-sector confidence in Steady Energy and its breakthrough reactor design which will deliver affordable, zero-emission heat to Europe and beyond. Helsinki, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finnish nuclear innovator Steady Energy announces […]

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3 w. ago Industry and Academia Discuss AI Explainability and Its Immediate Impact in Expert Panel

NEW YORK — Last week, leading experts from academia, industry and regulatory backgrounds gathered to discuss the legal and commercial implications of AI explainability. The industry and academia panel discussion, hosted by Professor Shlomit Yaniski Ravid of Yale Law and Fordham Law, brought together thought leaders to address the growing need for transparency in AI-driven […]

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