News - MPI

On average, there are 48 collisions yearly in Manitoba involving agricultural equipment and passenger vehicles, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.

Friday is the most dangerous day for travel over a holiday long weekend, according to Manitoba Public Insurance. On average, one person is killed and 90 others are injured each long holiday weekend – with 36 per cent of those injuries or deaths taking place on Friday.

Manitoba Public Insurance is urging road users to avoid high-risk driving behaviours in the coming weeks as statistics have shown a link between the lifting of COVID-19 public health orders and an increase in collisions on Manitoba roads that result in fatalities and serious injuries.

After productive discussions, Manitoba Public Insurance, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association have agreed to a new Light Vehicle Accreditation Agreement model, which is focused on meaningful consultation between the repair industry and the province’s public auto insurer.

Manitoba Public Insurance filed its provisional 2022/23 General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) today, requesting an average rate decrease of 2.8 per cent. As part of this application, MPI will be removing the Capital Release provision which previously has translated into a discount of five per cent as part of the overall rate.

A total of eight rural police agencies, including Ste. Anne, are conducting dedicated enforcement campaigns aimed primarily at speeding motorists, thanks to funding provided by Manitoba Public Insurance. The campaign began this month and will continue into the fall.

Over the first four months of this year, there have been 10 fatal crashes on Manitoba public roadways, significantly lower than the 10-year average (2011-2020) of 17 for the same time period, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced that the Manitoba government will be reducing vehicle registration fees on July 1, for the second year in a row.

With expected higher than normal traffic volumes this Easter long weekend, Manitoba Public Insurance is putting out a call of action to drivers to place additional focus on road safety.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported net income from operations of $258.8 million for the first three quarters of its 2020/21 fiscal year. Net income after the rebated surplus distribution is $79.2 million compared to net income of $162.3 million for the same time period last year.