FRPO

Congratulations to all elected mayors and council members across Ontario!

Municipal governments play an important role in shaping the future of rental housing, from development approvals and infrastructure planning to policies affecting existing rental communities.

As new councils take shape, we look forward to seeing policies that encourage housing investment, support the development of much-needed rental homes and ensure existing rental housing remains viable for years to come.

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-cont…

More candidates have weighed in. See the latest responses before you vote: letsbuildontario.ca/candidates-2026

#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/housi…

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