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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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Trump Unveils Sweeping Gaza Peace Blueprint with Global Oversight

A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energize Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a 20-point comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending the devastating Gaza war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left the enclave in ruins. Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump outlined a framework that combines an immediate ceasefire, hostage exchanges, humanitarian relief, and long-term reconstruction.

Under the proposal, all hostages held in Gaza—alive or deceased—would be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance. In exchange, Israel would release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children. The plan also calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish political control, with members offered amnesty or safe passage abroad if they renounce violence.

A temporary technocratic Palestinian administration, supported by international experts, would govern Gaza during a transitional period. Oversight would be provided by a newly created “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair among its members. This body would coordinate aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and economic development initiatives.

The plan has drawn mixed reactions worldwide. Netanyahu endorsed it as a path to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities, while the Palestinian Authority welcomed it as a step toward unifying Palestinian institutions and advancing a two-state solution. Hamas, however, has yet to formally accept, with internal divisions complicating its response.

Supporters argue the initiative offers the best chance in years to halt the bloodshed and rebuild Gaza. Critics warn that requiring Hamas’ disarmament could stall progress and risk prolonging the conflict. For now, the world watches closely as both sides weigh whether this ambitious plan can finally deliver peace to Gaza.


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