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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 Teachers and Province Return to Bargaining Table as Strike Disrupts Second Week

Talks have resumed between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the provincial government as a provincewide teachers’ strike enters its second week. The job action, which began on October 6, has left roughly 740,000 students out of classrooms across 2,500 schools, while more than 51,000 teachers, principals, and administrators remain off the job.

At the heart of the dispute are wages, classroom sizes, and growing concerns over the complexity of student needs. Teachers overwhelmingly rejected a tentative agreement last month, citing insufficient commitments on hiring and funding. The government has maintained that its $2.6 billion, four-year funding envelope is firm, while the union argues that more resources are needed to address overcrowding and ensure quality education.

Negotiations resumed Tuesday in Edmonton, with both sides signaling a willingness to continue talks. However, no immediate resolution is in sight. Families across the province are grappling with extended childcare needs, while students face uncertainty over when they will return to class.


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