2005 Consumers' Association of Canada's Rate Comparison

The Consumers' Association of Canada reports Ontario drivers pay 45% more than B.C. drivers for auto insurance, based on the "average" rate paid in Ontario.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says rates have come down 15%.

When the lowest rate in Ontario is compared to B.C. the rates are virtually identical.

The Consumers' Association's report that drivers could be paying 45% more than they need to, along with the Insurance Bureau's advisory that rates have come down, should alert drivers that they need to do an effective rate comparison to ensure they're not overpaying.

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