Ontario government backs down on consultations to end rent control, indefinite leases | CBC News

"He said the province would continue to push forward with common sense reforms to strengthen the rental market. Residents expect stability and predictability in Ontario's rental market, and now is not the time to consider changes to this system, said Flack. Ontario will continue by restoring balance at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), cracking down on abuse of the system, and encouraging new rental construction to make it easier for families to find a place to call home."

"Renters and advocates rallied together last week after the proposal's introduction for fear that it could hurt long-term tenants and vulnerable renters, such as seniors and students, and worsen the homelessness crisis across Ontario. WATCH | How 'financial landlords' have impacted the affordability crisis: A new report is shining a light on a decades-long problem in Toronto: so-called 'financial landlords' and their effect on Toronto's rental market. CBC's Chris Glover digs into the data to find out why they are worsening the affordability crisis."

"After push back by politicians, housing advocates and renters across the province, Ontario's Minister of Housing Rob Flack posted on social media Sunday that the government would not proceed with consultations on potential changes to Ontario's tenancy lease framework. He said the province would continue to push forward with common sense reforms to strengthen the rental market. Residents expect stability and predictability in Ontario's rental market, and now is not the time to consider changes to this system, said Flack."

Premier Doug Ford's government introduced a housing bill that included consultations on alternative lease expiry rules allowing landlords to control who occupies units and lease duration based on market conditions. After pushback from politicians, housing advocates and renters, Minister of Housing Rob Flack announced the government will not proceed with consultations on tenancy lease framework changes. The government plans reforms to strengthen the rental market by restoring balance at the Landlord and Tenant Board, cracking down on system abuse, and encouraging new rental construction. Renters sent over 23,000 emails demanding the proposal not be considered due to risks to vulnerable tenants.

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