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Ontario's 2027 Rent Increase Guideline Is 1.9% — What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Before October

  August 16, 2026 If you own a rental property in Ontario — or rent one — mark October 3 on your calendar. That's the earliest a landlord can legally serve notice for a rent increase that takes effect January 1, 2027, and it's the practical starting gun for a guideline that's quietly gotten tighter for the third year in a row. The province has set the 2027 rent increase guideline at 1.9% , down from 2.1% in 2026 and well off the 2.5% legal ceiling that held for three straight years before that. It's the lowest guideline Ontario has published in years — and while that sounds like a straightforward win for tenants, the real story for both sides is in the timing, the exemptions, and what a below-inflation-feeling number actually does to a landlord's math. What It Means for You Landlords: the earliest you can serve a valid N1 notice for a January 1, 2027 increase is October 3, 2026 — 90 days' notice is mandatory. Tenants: a 1.9% cap only applies if your unit is rent...

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Tesla Raises Prices in Canada by Up to $9,000 Starting February 1

 

Tesla Inc. has announced a significant price increase for its vehicles in Canada, effective February 1. The price hike will impact all trims of the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The most substantial increase will be seen in the Model 3, with prices rising by up to $9,000. Other models, including the Model Y, Model S, and Model X, will see increases of up to $4,000.

Tesla has not provided a specific reason for the price increase, but it coincides with the potential imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government. Additionally, the weakening Canadian dollar and higher costs compared to U.S. pricing have been cited as contributing factors.

This price adjustment comes on the heels of an earlier $1,000 increase in January, which pushed the Model 3 and Model Y out of eligibility for federal electric vehicle incentives. With the federal iZEV rebate program also running out of funds, the cost of purchasing a new Tesla in Canada is set to rise even further.

Tesla enthusiasts and potential buyers are now faced with higher price tags, raising questions about the affordability and demand for electric vehicles in the Canadian market.




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