George Jordan, also the province's former consumer advocate for insurance, says the move would prove costly for consumers.

The Conservative candidate for Dartmouth South-Portland Valley says insurance rates have fallen almost 27 per cent since the cap was introduced in 2003.

Jordan says removing the cap would open the door to large cash settlements for minor injuries that could lead to higher premiums for everyone.

NDP Leader Darrell Dexter says if his party wins the June 9 provincial election, he'd scrap the cap in favour of a deductible.

Dexter says the party would set an amount that would be deducted from any personal injury claims, in consultation with the industry.