Ontario - Ontario Capping Rent Increases at the Rate of Inflation

Ontario Lowers 2026 Rent Cap To 2.1%, Tightest In Four Years

Despite recent decreases, including a 3.6% annual dip recorded in May, Ontario remains the priciest province for renters in the country. Meanwhile, trade tensions have created economic uncertainty for all Canadians, and those who pay their shelter costs month to month are particularly vulnerable. Given the precarious backdrop, the Ontario government has opted to cap rent increases at just 2.1% for 2026. At 2.5%, the cap for 2025 constituted a co…

Ontario Capping Rent Increases at the Rate of Inflation

TORONTO — The Ontario government is protecting tenants by capping rent increases for 2026 at 2.1 per cent. This cap is based on Ontario’s Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation

Ontario Capping Ren Increases at the Rate of Inflation

Province protecting tenants with 2.1 per cent cap, the lowest in four yearshe Ontario government is protecting tenants by capping rent increases for 2026 at 2.1 per cent. This cap is based on Ontario’s Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation calculated by Statistics Canada using data that reflects economic conditions over the past year.Report North Bay – Subscribe for Free - Click here“Our government knows tariffs and economic uncertainty a…

Ontario - Ontario Capping Rent Increases at the Rate of Inflation

The Ontario government is protecting tenants by capping rent increases for 2026 at 2.1 per cent. This cap is based on Ontario's Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation calculated by Statis. . .