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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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Steel and Aluminum Shakeup: Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Global Imports

President Donald Trump has once again sent shockwaves through the international trade community by imposing a flat 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with no exceptions – a move that includes long-time U.S. ally Canada. In a bold statement echoing his "America First" trade policy, Trump declared that the tariffs would apply uniformly to every country exporting these metals to the United States, aiming to protect domestic producers and counter what he terms “unfair trade practices.”

The new tariffs, which remove any previous exemptions or carve-outs, mark a significant escalation from earlier measures. While similar tariffs were introduced during his first term—with mixed results and widespread criticism from allies—the current action eliminates all exceptions, sending a clear signal that no country is immune. Industry insiders warn that while U.S. steel and aluminum makers might benefit from reduced foreign competition and the ability to raise prices, downstream manufacturers that rely on these inputs are bracing for cost hikes that could ripple through various sectors of the economy. Many observers expect the measure to contribute further to inflationary pressures while straining relations with key trading partners.

Critics from Canada and other allied nations have decried the tariffs as counterproductive and potentially harmful to mutual economic interests. The decision is likely to spur retaliatory measures, as seen in past trade disputes, and could initiate a fresh round of tit-for-tat tariffs that may disrupt global supply chains even further.

As markets adjust to the prospect of higher raw material costs, U.S. manufacturers are evaluating strategies to mitigate the impact. For some, passing on increased costs to consumers might be unavoidable, while others are exploring alternate sourcing or domestic production expansion to cushion the blow. Regardless of the varied responses, Trump’s latest move underscores a renewed emphasis on using trade policy as a lever to bolster U.S. economic interests—even at the risk of igniting another global trade friction. 

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