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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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Air Canada Strike Sparks Calls to Scrap Section 107 of Labour Code

                                           

In the wake of Air Canada’s recent flight attendants’ strike, Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske has declared Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code “effectively dead”. The provision, which allows the federal labour minister to order an end to strikes or lockouts in the interest of “industrial peace,” was invoked by Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on August 16 to force binding arbitration and return crews to work.

Flight attendants defied the order, remaining on strike until a deal was reached early the following Tuesday. The breakthrough came after eight months of bargaining and included significant pay increases and new ground-time compensation.

Bruske hailed the defiance as a precedent-setting moment, arguing that the section no longer holds sway over organized labour. The Canadian Labour Congress is now calling for its removal, noting its increased use in recent years to end high-profile work stoppages.

Labour experts say the episode could prompt a rethink of how Ottawa intervenes in disputes, as the government’s back-to-work order appeared to strengthen the union’s bargaining position rather than weaken it.

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