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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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Canada on Edge: Awaiting Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariff Decision

 

Canada's steel and aluminum industries are bracing for potential economic turbulence as they await U.S. President Donald Trump's decision on imposing 25% tariffs on imports of these metals. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that the tariffs would apply to "any steel coming into the United States" and "aluminum, too".

The Canadian government is closely monitoring the situation, with Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne asserting that the government will "stand up for Canada, our workers, and our industries". The federal government faces mounting pressure from industry leaders and opposition parties to retaliate swiftly if Trump follows through on his threat.

Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, warned that the tariffs would have a devastating impact on both sides of the border, affecting industries from energy to construction. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have both called for retaliatory measures, with Poilievre suggesting the proceeds be used to support the steel and aluminum industry and provide tax relief.

This is not the first time Canada's steel and aluminum sectors have been targeted by Trump. In 2018, similar tariffs caused significant disruptions and economic harm on both sides of the border. As Canada waits for the official announcement, the stakes are high, and the potential economic fallout looms large.




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