News - MPI

Most Manitoba vehicle owners will pay the same or less for auto insurance next year, Manitoba Public Insurance announced.

On average 1,600 collisions with wildlife are reported to Manitoba Public Insurance each November – making it the worst month for wildlife related collisions.

Manitoba snowmobilers will be able to purchase their Snopasses at more than 300 MPI agents across the province beginning November 1, Snoman President Ernie Smelski and CEO and President of Manitoba Public Insurance Marilyn McLaren announced.

During the August long weekend RCMP Grand Marais Community Detachment conducted an Manitoba Public Insurance Checkstop throughout Grand Marais, Grand Beach Provincial Park, RM of Alexander and the RM of St. Clement’s.

Manitobans continue to apply for the province’s Enhanced Identification Card (EIC), describing the application process as a positive experience, according to a recent Manitoba Public Insurance survey.

For the 11th year in 12, Manitoba Public Insurance has filed a rate application that holds the line on Basic Autopac rates – helped in large part by continued declines in auto theft.

The Public Utilities Board ruling varies the corporation’s application for rates to be charged under the DSR system, providing larger immediate rate reductions for those who have been at-fault claims and conviction free for fifteen (15) or more years.

Manitobans who are catastrophically injured in motor vehicle crashes would receive improved financial benefits under proposed changes introduced in the legislature, Attorney General Dave Chomiak, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), announced.

Starting May 14, Manitobans have the option of applying for a new government-endorsed photo identification card that will serve as secure proof of age, identity and residency.

Changes to the province’s Highway Traffic and Manitoba Public Insurance acts introduced by Attorney General Dave Chomiak would ensure those with criminal convictions for recently created street-racing and impaired driving offences face provincial sanctions as well.