Ontario auto-insurance guide

Usage-based and telematics insurance in Ontario

Some Ontario insurers offer programs that use driving data to calculate discounts or other pricing adjustments under approved rules.

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

Know what data is collected

Programs can monitor mileage, time of day, acceleration, braking or other driving characteristics.

Read privacy terms

Data handling and program withdrawal rules matter as much as the potential discount.

Do not assume every program only lowers rates

Program design differs and can change with regulatory approval.

Compare the base policy too

A telematics discount on a higher base premium may still cost more than another insurer.

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.