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Canada's Rent Slide Is Finally Stalling — What It Means If You Rent or Rent Out

  Published August 13, 2026 For nearly two years, "Canadian rents are falling" has been one of the safest headlines in personal finance. The August 2026 National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, released last week, suggests that streak may finally be running out of road — and the shift matters whether you're the one paying rent or the one collecting it. The Numbers National avg. asking rent (July) $2,037 Year-over-year change -4.0% (22nd straight monthly decline) Month-over-month change +0.2% (4th straight monthly rise) Toronto, month-over-month +1.6% to $2,577 Falling, But Not as Fast Rent is still dropping on a year-over-year basis nationally — that's now been true for 22 straight months. But the pace of the decline has been easing since it bottomed out in March, and July marked the smallest annual drop since February. On a month-to-month basis, rent has now risen for four months running, which typically happens every summer as the market hits its season...
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Trump Trial Turmoil: Jury Disruptions Threaten Court Proceedings

 


The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City has encountered significant disruptions, casting a shadow over the judicial process. Two jurors have been excused from duty after their personal details were inadvertently disclosed, leading to concerns for their safety and impartiality.

  • Juror Concerns: A nurse, known as “juror number two,” expressed fear for her public identification after friends and colleagues recognized her from news reports. Her apprehension about being fair and unbiased led to her dismissal from the trial.
  • Anonymity Compromised: The trial, which features an anonymous jury to protect against political tensions, has been compromised by detailed media reports. This has resulted in the identification of jurors, including a Puerto Rican IT consultant, “juror number four,” who also expressed annoyance.
  • Judge’s Directive: Justice Juan Merchan has urged journalists to exercise restraint and common sense in their reporting, specifically avoiding physical descriptions and employment details that could lead to juror identification.
  • Intimidation Tactics: The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has highlighted Trump’s continued public comments about the trial, which may violate a gag order. This includes attacks on ex-lawyer-turned-witness Michael Cohen and comments on the jury’s composition.

The trial’s integrity is at stake as the court grapples with ensuring juror safety and maintaining the sanctity of the legal process amidst heightened political scrutiny and media attention.

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