Canada Housing Market

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Quick takeaways

• The province will not proceed with consultations on changes to month-to-month “security of tenure.” 
• The reversal came three days after officials floated ending “evergreen” leases and giving landlords more control at lease expiry. 
• Tenant groups welcomed the climbdown but warn that other Bill 60 measures affecting the Landlord and Tenant Board are still moving ahead. 

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What changed

On Sunday, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack said the government is not proceeding with consultations on potential changes to Ontario’s month-to-month tenancy framework. His post emphasized “stability and predictability in Ontario’s rental market.” CityNews Kitchener

This reverses the government’s earlier signal that it would explore ending “evergreen” leases that automatically roll into month-to-month after a fixed term. That idea was presented as a way to give landlords more flexibility at lease end. REMINET

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Why it matters for rent control

Tenant advocates warned that eliminating security of tenure at lease expiry could undermine rent control certainty, allowing routine non-renewals followed by re-renting at higher prices. The province’s decision to halt consultations removes that immediate risk, but broader rule changes are still being debated.

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Timeline of the reversal

• Mid-week: Government signals potential reforms, including consulting on alternatives to month-to-month leases. REMINET
• Tenant response: Groups like ACORN Canada mobilize campaigns against changes to security of tenure. ACORN Canada –
• Sunday evening: Minister Flack posts that the government will not proceed with the consultations. Local media confirm the shift and note pushback from municipal leaders. CityNews Kitchener

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What’s still on the table in Bill 60

Even without the lease consultation, the government signaled it will pursue “common sense reforms” at the Landlord and Tenant Board, along with other tenancy rule tweaks intended to speed hearings and “restore balance.” Watch for changes to procedures, review timelines, and definitions around persistent late payment. CityNews Kitchener+1

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Reactions

• Tenant advocates: Applaud the consultation U-turn but warn the remaining bill could still weaken tenant protections if not amended. Yahoo Finance+1
• Municipal voices: Toronto officials publicly welcomed keeping security of tenure intact. CityNews Kitchener

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What Ontario tenants should do now

• Know your rights: Month-to-month security of tenure remains unchanged for now. You cannot be evicted at lease end without a legal ground and proper notice under the Residential Tenancies Act. Yahoo Finance
• Document everything: Keep written records of notices, repair requests, and rent receipts while Bill 60 details evolve. REMINET
• Follow the bill: Track committee stages and proposed amendments to LTB processes and definitions that could affect timelines and defenses. REMINET

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FAQ

Did Ontario end month-to-month leases?
No. The government backed away from consulting on changes to security of tenure. Month-to-month protections remain in place. CityNews Kitchener

What was being considered?
Officials suggested exploring alternatives to Ontario’s “evergreen” system, arguing it might keep some units off the market. This sparked concern it could effectively erode rent control certainty. REMINET+1

Is rent control changing?
The consultation tied to security of tenure is off, which helps preserve rent control certainty tied to continuous tenancies. Other parts of Bill 60 are still active and worth watching. Yahoo Finance+1

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Sources

• Kitchener CityNews – province will not proceed with consultations on month-to-month lease changes. CityNews Kitchener
• Yahoo Finance Canada – CP coverage of the government stepping back from the plan and tenant group reaction. Yahoo Finance
• REMI Network – summary of Bill 60’s proposed tenancy reforms and original consultation concept. REMINET
• Oakville News – context on how ending “evergreen” leases could affect rent control certainty. oakvillenews.org
• The Grind – update noting the U-turn while other reforms continue. The Grind Magazine

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