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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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Media Revelation Spurs Probe: Premier Smith Addresses Health Contract Allegations

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated during a recent press briefing that she first learned of the allegations concerning irregularities in health service contracts through media reports  The claims allege that political interference influenced the approval process for private healthcare contracts at Alberta Health Services (AHS), as detailed in a letter from the former AHS CEO .

During the briefing, Premier Smith maintained her confidence in the health minister and denied any involvement in the alleged wrongdoing. She announced that her office has promptly coordinated with the province’s auditor general to secure all relevant documents and ensure a swift, transparent investigation.

Opposition leaders have demanded a comprehensive judicial inquiry into the contracting practices, calling for greater transparency and accountability. As the probe unfolds, Premier Smith remains committed to resolving any issues that may arise and to improving Alberta’s health services.



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