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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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Kevin Warsh: The Former Fed Governor Poised for a Return to Power

 

Kevin Warsh would replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his nomination to the post on Friday. 

Kevin Warsh, recently nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, is a familiar figure in American economic policy circles. Known for his blend of Wall Street experience and central‑bank expertise, Warsh’s return to the spotlight signals a potentially significant shift in the direction of U.S. monetary policy.

Warsh previously served as a Federal Reserve governor from 2006 to 2011, a period defined by the global financial crisis. During that time, he acted as a key liaison between the Fed and major financial institutions, helping shape emergency responses during the most turbulent economic period in decades. Before joining the Fed, he worked as an executive at Morgan Stanley and served as an economic advisor in the George W. Bush administration.

In the years since leaving the central bank, Warsh has remained active in economic policy debates, often advocating for a more restrained approach to monetary intervention. More recently, however, his views have aligned more closely with President Trump’s preference for lower interest rates — a shift that likely contributed to his nomination.

If confirmed, Warsh would take over at a pivotal moment, with markets sensitive to interest‑rate decisions and global economies navigating a complex post‑pandemic landscape. His leadership style, crisis‑era experience, and evolving policy stance will shape not only the U.S. economy but also financial conditions felt across borders, including in Canada.


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