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(January 17, 2003) As the world’s first critical illness insurance conference kicked off in Vancouver, the chief organizer wasn’t shy in expressing his opinion that Canada trails the rest of the world significantly when it comes to critical illness knowledge. To the 350 advisors at the opening reception on Thursday night, many from Canada, the […]

  • January 17, 2003 June 16, 2018
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(November 13, 2002) On September 17, word that the GST could increase to 10% made Canadians gasp in horror. The rumour was scoffed at by Prime Minister Jean Chretien in an effort to ease fears, even though it could have brought in an additional $9 billion a year — funds to pay for what is […]

  • November 19, 2002 June 16, 2018
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(November 13, 2002) On September 17, word that the GST could increase to 10% made Canadians gasp in horror. The rumour was scoffed at by Prime Minister Jean Chretien in an effort to ease fears, even though it could have brought in an additional $9 billion a year — funds to pay for what is […]

  • November 18, 2002 June 16, 2018
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