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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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Canada Post Strike Eases as Union Shifts to Rotating Walkouts

Striking Canada Post workers picket outside a Burnaby, B.C., delivery depot late last month. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced late Thursday on its website that starting Saturday, Oct. 11, it will move from a nationwide strike action to rotating strikes.

Mail and parcel delivery in Canada is set to gradually resume after weeks of disruption, as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced it will scale back its nationwide strike to rotating walkouts beginning Saturday morning.

The union, which represents roughly 55,000 Canada Post employees, confirmed the move late Thursday, saying the change will “start mail and parcels moving” while maintaining pressure in ongoing contract negotiations. CUPW president Jan Simpson emphasized that the union remains committed to securing “good collective agreements and a strong public postal service”.

The nationwide strike, which began in late September, had brought nearly all mail and parcel delivery to a halt. It was triggered by federal government plans to restructure the Crown corporation, including ending door-to-door delivery for most households and granting Canada Post more autonomy in its operations. The union has strongly opposed these measures, warning they could slash jobs and weaken public service.

While Canadians may soon see mail moving again, it remains unclear how quickly delivery will return to normal. CUPW leaders are scheduled to meet again with Government Transformation Minister Joël Lightbound next week as negotiations continue.


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