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Atlantic Insurance Legislation Harmonization Project

The Atlantic Insurance Industry/Government Committee, mandated by the Conference of Atlantic Premiers (CAP), is pleased to announce the engagement of Professor John P. Weir. He will act as specialist consultant to the Insurance Legislation Harmonization Project. The Premiers of the Atlantic provinces have agreed to pursue harmonization of legislation, policies and procedures governing the insurance industry in Atlantic Canada. Professor Weir will provide expertise by consulting with consumer, industry and government stakeholders and in drafting a proposal for the provinces in attaining harmonized legislation.

The harmonization of insurance acts will ensure the future availability and affordability of insurance products and services in the Atlantic region and promote an enhanced business environment for insurance companies, agents, brokers, adjusters and appraisers. This project is an example of CAP's economic vision to foster increased economic cooperation and self-reliance while improving the well-being and prosperity of Atlantic Canadians.

John Weir is a leading expert on insurance law and regulation and is highly qualified to provide advice on the revision of the region's legislative system. He is a law professor, author of several leading insurance legal publications and counsel to a major international law firm. He is former Associate Dean of Law at the University of Windsor and former superintendent of insurance and assistant deputy minister (Financial Institutions) for the province of Ontario.

Professor Weir will undertake a tour of the Atlantic region during the period of May 25 to June 13, with a follow-up tour in late July 1997. He will meet with representatives from insurance industry associations and consumer groups. Groups and individuals with concerns about insurance legislation will be invited to meet with the consultant at various locations throughout the region.

For further information, contact:

• Glenn Davis, Regional Coordinator
  Conference of Atlantic Premiers
  P.O. Box 2044, Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1
  Tel: (902) 424-8975
  Fax: (902) 424- 8976
  Email: gdavis@cmp.ca