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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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Alberta Health Contract Probe Reveals Overlooked Conflicts of Interest

 

                                            Premier Danielle Smith

A long-awaited report into Alberta’s health contract practices has concluded that conflicts of interest involving two staff members were widely known but left unaddressed by senior officials.

The investigation, led by former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant, stemmed from allegations raised in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by a former Alberta Health Services CEO. While Wyant found no evidence of wrongdoing by Premier Danielle Smith, her ministers, or political staff, he noted that systemic gaps allowed conflicts to persist unchecked.

The final report makes 18 recommendations, including stronger conflict-of-interest rules, clearer procurement policies, and improved oversight mechanisms to prevent similar issues in the future. Wyant emphasized that many within the system assumed leadership was aware of the conflicts and managing them, but no corrective action was taken.

The Alberta government has pledged to review the recommendations as it faces mounting pressure to restore public trust in its health-care contracting process.  


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