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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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Kapuskasing Paper Mill to Idle Operations Amid Federal Funding Gap

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A major employer in Northern Ontario is set to suspend operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government. Kap Paper, which operates the Kapuskasing paper mill, announced Monday that it will begin winding down production, leaving the future of hundreds of jobs in jeopardy.

The Ontario government has already provided more than $50 million in loans to help stabilize the mill, but company officials say that without federal assistance, they cannot continue operations. CEO Terry Skiffington called the decision “heartbreaking,” noting that about 420 employees work directly at the mill, with as many as 2,500 regional jobs tied to its operations.

Provincial officials expressed frustration with Ottawa, saying they have repeatedly urged the federal government to step in as an equal partner. Ontario’s Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris said the province will continue to support affected workers through retraining and re-employment programs.

For now, the company has not confirmed whether the shutdown will be permanent or if the mill could reopen under new ownership or with future funding.


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