Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan | Unpublished
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Author: Adriana Fallico
Publication Date: June 16, 2026 - 12:32

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Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan

June 16, 2026
Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.


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