Advice News Blog
Welcome to Humberview Insurance’s News section. This is our blog where we share information, news and advice as it may relate to insurance, business and landlords. We are an insurance brokerage with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. We provide car insurance, home insurance, landlord insurance and business insurance across Ontario, Canada.
Some of our information may be directly related to insurance and others general information regarding broader topics. Our goal is to give you information and we hope that you share it or join in on the conversation in the comments section below.
That being said, we must expressly state that this is for general information only and is meant for you, our reader to be thought provoking. We will not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information because before making any decisions regarding insurance or any other matters it is best to speak with a licensed individual as every situation is unique and information should not be relied upon as specific to your situation. We wish you all the best and hope to hear from you, thank you.
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Canada’s New Business Tax Deduction 2026: What Businesses Should Know
The federal government has announced a proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, which would expand the types of business assets eligible for a full first-year tax deduction. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, the proposal builds on measures introduced in Budget 2025. The government says it would expand eligibility from…
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What Do Insurance Companies Look for During Inspections? 2026 Student Rental Examples from Ontario
What does an insurance company actually look for when it inspects a rental property? To help answer that question, Humberview Insurance reviewed more than 100 recommendations from recent insurance inspections of student rental properties across Ontario. While every insurer and property is different, the results provide real examples of the issues insurance inspectors are identifying…
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Attention Landlords: Ontario Standard Lease
Since April 30, 2018, all landlords in Ontario will be required to use the new standard lease agreement developed by the Ontario government. This initiative aims to streamline the rental process and ensure fairness and transparency for both landlords and tenants. Access the standardized lease here: Click here for Ontario’s Standard Residential Tenancy Agreement Why…
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More Cities Regulating Rental Housing & Student Rentals
Ontario Student Rental Housing Regulations and Insurance Guide As the rental housing market grows, many cities in Ontario are implementing stricter regulations to ensure compliance with local rental bylaws. This is particularly important for landlords renting to students, as student housing requires specific attention to safety standards and legal requirements. If you’re looking for student…
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New Ontario Alcohol Sales: Ontario Accelerates Alcohol Sales Expansion to Corner Stores and Supermarkets
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a new deal to accelerate the plan for selling beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails in corner stores and additional supermarkets, set to start on September 4, 2024. This move, 16 months ahead of the original timeline, will cost the province up to $225 million to compensate The Beer Store,…
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Ontario Government Proposes Stricter Impaired Driving Laws
Stricter Impaired Driving Penalties Coming to Ontario The Ontario government plans to introduce tough new measures for impaired driving, including ignition interlock devices and lifetime driving bans, to enhance road safety. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced these measures as part of a broader initiative addressing licence suspensions for stunt driving and auto theft. Mandatory Alcohol…