Ontario auto-insurance guide

Changes Ontario auto insurers need to know about

Ontario consumers are responsible for giving true information and reporting changes that can affect the insurance risk.

Policy changesDisclosure

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

Drivers

New household or regular drivers can affect the policy.

Vehicle use

Commuting, business use, delivery work or ridesharing can change classification.

Address and garaging

Where the vehicle is principally kept is a rating factor.

Vehicle changes

Replacing the vehicle or materially changing its use should be reported promptly.

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.