07-06-2024 02:24 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca

Premier says 'no appetite' for government-run auto insurance despite savings

Premier Danielle Smith says government-run public auto insurance is off the table for Alberta, despite a recent report suggesting it would save drivers hundreds of dollars a year in premiums. The report, by Oliver Wyman and Nous Group, was commissioned by the Alberta Treasury and Finance Board.  It suggests that Alberta could significantly reduce insurance costs by adopting a no-fault insurance system like Manitoba or Saskatchewan, which provide universal insurance with coverage for injury
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