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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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Technical Glitch at Customs Kiosks Triggers Delays at Major Canadian Airports

Hundreds of passengers wait in line on their way to Canadian customs at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Sunday night. Earlier that day, a nationwide technical issue shut down passport verification on ArriveCAN and automated kiosks at Canadian airports in major cities like Toronto, Montreal and Calgary.

Travellers at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, and Calgary International airports faced significant delays this weekend after a nationwide outage disrupted Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) inspection kiosks.

The CBSA confirmed the outage was caused by an unforeseen technical issue during routine systems maintenance. As a result, passengers were redirected to manual processing lines, leading to longer-than-usual wait times at customs.

Airports issued advisories on social media, warning travellers to expect delays. Some arriving passengers were even held on aircraft until customs areas could accommodate them.

Officials emphasized that safety and security standards remained in place throughout the disruption. Border services officers continued verifying identities, processing declarations, and conducting additional screenings as required.

The CBSA said it is working closely with airport authorities to restore full service and apologized for the inconvenience. This marks the third such outage this year, following similar incidents in April and June.


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