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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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Amazon's Union Efforts in Quebec Meet Resistance

 


In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, resulting in nearly 2,000 job losses. This decision comes just months after workers at a warehouse in Laval successfully unionized, marking the first unionized Amazon workforce in Canada. Despite Amazon's insistence that the closures are unrelated to the unionization efforts, many are skeptical, viewing this move as a direct attempt to quash the union push.

The closures have sparked outrage among workers and union leaders, who argue that Amazon is trying to send a message to other employees considering unionization. Quebec's Labour Minister has vowed to ensure that Amazon respects all labour laws, while federal officials are calling for a review of Ottawa's business relationship with the company.

As the debate continues, the future of unionization efforts at Amazon remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the fight for workers' rights in Quebec is far from over.



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