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Ontario Auto Insurance Just Changed: What Every Driver Needs to Know Before July 1

  If you drive in Ontario, this affects you — starting July 1, 2026 , the biggest shake-up to Ontario's auto insurance system in decades is here. Nine benefits that were automatically included in every policy for years are now optional extras you have to pay for separately — or go without. The Ford government is calling it consumer choice. Critics are calling it a coverage cliff. Either way, Ontario drivers need to understand what just changed before their next policy renewal — because the default "basic" plan is now much leaner than what you're used to. From Standard Package to À La Carte Ontario's auto insurance has always included a bundle of Statutory Accident Benefits (SABs) — no-fault coverage that kicks in when you're hurt in a collision, regardless of who caused it. Think income replacement, caregiver support, funeral costs. They were simply part of the deal. That changes now. Starting July 1, 2026, only three categories of benefits remain mandatory in...
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Alberta Health Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Supplier Company

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange provide an update on what steps the government is taking related to allegations by former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.


Alberta’s health system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that senior health officials also held directorships at a company linked to a medical supplier. The overlap has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of lucrative health contracts.

The controversy stems from allegations made by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, who claimed she was dismissed after probing questionable procurement practices. According to her legal filings, contracts under the Alberta Surgical Initiative were awarded to private surgical operators and suppliers with close ties to government officials and health executives.

The situation has prompted investigations by the Auditor General of Alberta, as well as an independent review led by former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant. While the interim report has yet to be released, the final findings are expected to be made public later this year.

Unions and advocacy groups have called for greater transparency, warning that for-profit deals risk undermining the integrity of the public health system. The government, however, has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all contracts were awarded in compliance with existing rules.

As the investigation continues, the revelations highlight the delicate balance between public trust and private partnerships in health care—an issue that could shape the future of Alberta’s health system.


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