Ontario's rental market is becoming more balanced, but the need for new housing hasn't gone away. With municipal elections just days away, the decisions made by the next generation of municipal leaders will play an important role in determining whether today's progress can be sustained or whether communities face another housing shortage down the road. From development charges and approval timelines to the cost of maintaining existing rental housing, municipalities have an important role to play in creating the conditions for long-term housing investment. In our latest op-ed for The Trillium, we explore why the next four years at City Hall matter for Ontario's rental housing future. Read the full piece now: thetrillium.ca/sponsored-con…

More candidates have weighed in. See the latest responses before you vote: letsbuildontario.ca/candidat… #LetsBuildOntario.

FRPO President & CEO Tony Irwin was featured in @CDNApartmentMag, exploring what Toronto's fall municipal election could mean for the city's rental housing future. Even with record construction, Ontario is projected to be 121,000 rental homes short by 2036. Streamlined zoning & approvals, competitive development charges, and transit-linked density are key to closing the gap. Read the full article: reminetwork.com/articles/hou…

What does it look like to build a community, not just a building? At Base31’s Hilltop Village in Prince Edward County, the first phase includes 120-unit rental homes alongside parks, trails and spaces for food, culture and gathering. It’s housing designed to help people put down roots at every stage of life. Read more: countylive.ca/base31-breaks-… #LetsBuildOntario

For more than 30 years, condo starts outpaced apartment construction. In the first half of 2026, purpose-built rental moved ahead. Rental starts rose by 82% and surpassed condo starts for the first time since 1994. Keeping that rental momentum going matters as Toronto’s housing market shifts. #LetsBuildOntario Learn more: letsbuildontario.ca

FRPO President and CEO @Tonyirwin74 spoke with @onthebeat1 on @CBC's Ontario Today about Ontario’s recent rental rule changes. The conversation covered the current state of the rental market, the recent amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) aimed at reducing delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the need for continued accountability for operators acting in bad faith. Listen to the full conversation: app.criticalmention.com/app/…

A home for 400+ renters, and finally a home for a 59-year-old theatre company. Le Théâtre français de Toronto will anchor a new purpose-built rental development on the Danforth, bringing housing, culture and community together under one roof. #LetsBuildOntario Read more: thestar.com/real-estate/a-to…

New rental housing doesn’t come along every day in small communities like Corunna. Vensuris, the company undertaking the project, has broken ground on 83 new purpose-built rental homes at 389 Murray, bringing more housing choice to the community. Ontario needs new rental supply in communities of every size. Read More: windsornewstoday.ca/sarnia/n… #LetsBuildOntario

Bill 60 changes affect several parts of the rental housing process, from payment records and notices to hearing preparation and orders. Rental housing providers should ensure their forms, workflows and internal guidance reflect the current requirements. Learn more: tribunalsontario.ca/2026/09/…

Under Bill 60, the deadline to request a review of an LTB order has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days for orders issued on or after July 1, 2026. Internal review and decision-making processes should reflect the shorter window. Learn more: tribunalsontario.ca/2026/09/…

Under Bill 60, new requirements for tenants raising other issues at non-payment of rent hearings took effect September 21, 2026. Rental housing providers should be prepared with current rent ledgers and payment records. Learn more: tribunalsontario.ca/2026/09/…

Under Bill 60, the notice period for an N4 Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-Payment of Rent has changed from 14 days to seven days, effective September 21, 2026. Rental housing providers should update their internal processes and confirm they are using the latest LTB form. Learn more: tribunalsontario.ca/2026/09/…

Several Bill 60 changes affecting Ontario’s rental housing sector are now in effect. Rental housing providers should review their procedures and consult the latest forms, instructions and information from the LTB. #LetsBuildOntario

A new prescribed threshold for persistent late payment takes effect on September 21, 2026. Rental housing providers should review the change and ensure they maintain complete, consistent rent-payment records. #LetsBuildOntario

A new prescribed threshold for persistent late payment takes effect on September 21, 2026. Rental housing providers should review the change and ensure they maintain complete, consistent rent-payment records. #housing #LetsBuildOntario

New rental rules take effect in Ontario Sept 21. FRPO's President & CEO @Tonyirwin74 spoke with @globalnews on what's changing and why it means greater balance and fairness within the Landlord and Tenant Board. Learn more: bit.ly/3VhzN5f #onpoli #RentalHousing

Canada needs the right conditions to keep purpose-built rental projects moving. FRPO members are diversifying their supply chains, with many sourcing materials from Canadian suppliers. CEO @TonyIrwin74 spoke with @globeandmail about tariff impact: bit.ly/3SZpC4L

Ontario’s renters have more choice today, but maintaining a balanced rental market means continuing to build for the long term. In @newsgreenstreet, FRPO President and CEO @Tonyirwin74 discusses why Ontario must keep adding rental supply to meet the needs of a growing population. #LetsBuildOntario greenstreetnews.com/article/…

Ontario’s recent population slowdown is temporary. FRPO and Urbanation’s latest report projects the province will still grow by 1.4 million people by 2036. Read more: frpo.org/advocacy/reports-an… #LetsBuildOntario