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Is It Still Worth Buying a Rental Property in Ontario in 2026?

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Real Estate, Investing, Personal Finance A few years ago the answer seemed obvious. Ontario real estate only went up, rents kept climbing, and landlords looked like geniuses. Then interest rates spiked, prices corrected, rent growth slowed in some markets, and suddenly the question got a lot more complicated. So is buying a rental property in Ontario still a good investment in 2026? The honest answer is: it depends entirely on the numbers, the market, and your personal financial situation. This article gives you the full picture — the real math, the real risks, and a clear framework for deciding whether it makes sense for you. The Case For Rental Property in Ontario in 2026 Before diving into the challenges, here is why real estate remains compelling for long-term investors. Ontario's population is still growing fast Ontario added over 500,000 people in 2023 alone — one of the fastest population growth rates in ...

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Travel Insurance: A Must-Have When Travelling Outside Canada




Yes, you should buy travel health insurance before you leave Canada even for a day in the United States. Your Canadian health insurance may not pay your medical bills while you’re outside Canada. Your provincial or territorial health plan may cover none, or only a small part, of the costs of your medical care abroad. It will never pay your bills up front. Foreign hospitals can be very expensive and may require immediate cash payment. In some countries hospitals and clinics will not treat you if you do not have enough insurance or money to pay your bills. The Government of Canada will not pay your medical bills.

You can buy travel insurance through your travel agent, insurance broker, employer’s insurance provider or credit card company. Your travel health insurance policy should always cover the following 3 things: Medical evacuation, Pre-existing medical conditions and Repatriation in case of death.



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