Ian Portsmouth
Ian Portsmouth, Freelance writer

Ian Portsmouth is an award-winning writer, editor and media executive. He is a former editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Engineering.com, and past publisher of Canadian Business, MoneySense and Canadian Underwriter. His editorial work has been recognized for excellence by the National Magazine Awards Foundation, Canadian Society of Magazine Editors, Canadian Business Press and American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Articles From Ian Portsmouth

Licence plates: A primer and what they reveal about your driving

A helpful primer on licence plates required to drive in Ontario and how they’re used to identify vehicles involved in accidents, traffic violations, or crimes.

Mechanic fixing car licence plate number
How much does it cost to own a car in Canada?

The actual vehicle price is just the beginning.

A young professional couple at a dealership being shown a red car by a salesperson
Proposed changes to motor vehicle safety regulations means cars could be harder to steal in 2028

With new motor vehicle safety regulations on the way, owners of high-theft cars could see major relief on their comprehensive insurance soon.

woman with red painted nails turning the ignition on in her car
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