The Insurance Bureau of Canada's comprehensive primer wades through the minutiae of coverage, tells you what regional variations in rates to expect when insuring a car (home insurance is far less complex), looks at industry trends (such as the severity of natural disasters) and advises on liability rules for insuring your business.
http://www.insurance-canada.ca
A directory of insurance companies that offer on-line quotes; plus useful links to such sources as the Canadian Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and Canadian Insurance Magazine.
A.M. Best reports "on the solvency of Canadian insurance companies"--that is, the site evaluates more than 230 property and casualty companies and 110 life insurers. Expect to pay from $100 for corporate profile to $650 for the complete, industry-wide report.
A well-designed reference guide to the insurance industry; consult this site if you want to know more about liability issues (dog bites neighbour, etc.) or for tips on saving on the cost of insurance.
Key in biographical details--date of birth, gender--and answer a few health questions. The site's term-comparison software takes in the data and brings up a list of quotes from various insurance firms.