Ontario auto-insurance guide

Comprehensive coverage in Ontario

Comprehensive generally covers specified non-collision losses such as theft, vandalism and certain weather-related or falling-object losses, subject to policy wording.

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Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Not every loss is covered

The OAP 1 and certificate define exclusions and deductibles.

Theft exposure can influence premiums

Vehicle theft experience is one of the market factors that can affect comprehensive costs.

Financing or leasing can affect requirements

A lender or lessor may require physical-damage protection even when Ontario law does not.

Compare deductibles as well as premium

A lower premium with a materially higher deductible changes the amount paid by the insured on a claim.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.