Client Update: December 2 deadline for responses on changes to PEI Auto Insurance
We previously circulated a client update regarding contemplated changes to automobile insurance in Prince Edward Island. Government has now published a consultation paper (www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eljautoinreform.pdf), seeking responses in writing on or before December 2, 2013. According to the consultation paper, submissions may be made electronically to jccallbeck@gov.pe.ca, or delivered to:
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Attention: Insurance Consultation
4th Floor Shaw
P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
The foregoing is intended for general information only and is not intended as legal advice.
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