Auto Insurance

• Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan

  Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.

  Weather

  Jun 16
  
• 3 in 4 Canadians say they are paying more for home, car insurance: survey

  A look at local data reveals that car insurance premiums have been rising rapidly, accounting for most household expenditure on insurance.

  Money

  Mar 12
  
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• Privacy watchdog ‘monitoring’ U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuit

  The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it is 'monitoring' a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit in which some auto insurers are facing allegations of misusing driver data.

  Consumer

  Mar 11
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• Saskatchewan NDP pushes for emergency session over proposed rate hikes

  The Saskatchewan NDP said an emergency session must be called to tackle affordability issues, including proposed rate hikes on power and auto insurance.

  Consumer

  Jan 5
• Ontario’s new auto insurance rules could leave drivers underinsured, critics worry

  While insurance companies will be required to provide medical and rehabilitation coverage as part of the base package, all other benefits will be optional as of July 1, 2026.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2025
• Why your car insurance is likely getting more expensive in 2026

  Car insurance premiums in Canada have been getting more expensive in recent years and insurance experts believe prices will continue to drive up into 2026.

  Consumer

  Dec 11, 2025
• Intact Financial Corp. sees record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

  The insurer reported net operating income of $4.93 per share in the quarter, up 23 per cent from last year.

  Money

  Feb 13, 2025
• Donald Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs could increase auto insurance rates: Experts

  The 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs declared by Donald Trump could have a widespread effect, including on auto insurance rates.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2025
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• Wild weather remains wild card as Alberta aims to fix auto insurance system

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says Alberta has experienced five of the top 10 costliest natural disasters in Canadian history, all of which have occurred since 2016.

  Consumer

  Nov 22, 2024
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• Rate hikes, no-fault claims in new rules pitched for Alberta auto insurance

  Under the new system, victims in most cases won’t be able to sue those responsible for their injuries and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government.

  Consumer

  Nov 21, 2024