Manitoba Public Insurance rate hike criticized by advocacy group [Video]

A Canadian consumer advocacy group is sounding the alarm over a proposed Autopac rate increase by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

In its 2025/2026 rate application to the Public Utilities Board (PUB), the Crown corporation is seeking a three per cent increase to overall rates.

Consumers’ Association of Canada (CAC) Manitoba Director Peggy Barker said that rate is lower than MPI’s actuarial recommendation.

“The rate increase we’re concerned about because it would seem that we’re going to be having present gain for future pain,” Barker said.

The non-profit also said MPI is seeking a $10 increase to the driver base premium, which has not been hiked in 27 years. Barker believes this increase is unfair to those who don’t own a vehicle or who primarily have a driver’s license for identification.

She said the application poses a significant risk for customers and points to issues with poor management at MPI.

“This …