President’s message
As we near the end of summer, I’m energized by the spirit of collaboration that continues to drive FRPO’s work and our sector forward. With the Ontario election now firmly in our rearview mirror, the PC government has a renewed focus on Ontario’s housing challenges. FRPO continues to work closely with key decision-makers to ensure professional rental housing providers remain central to the solution. FRPO members recently met with Attorney General Doug Downey to discuss ongoing improvements to Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes, and to share member input regarding Bill 10, which are important steps toward ensuring a fair, efficient, and balanced system for both providers and residents. In addition, FRPO’s Board had the opportunity to meet with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack to discuss Bill 17, which aims to accelerate building and streamline approvals across Ontario. These regular meetings reflect our ongoing commitment to building and strengthening relationships with government at every level. As Ontario’s leadership sets to work on delivering much-needed housing, FRPO will continue to be an active, constructive partner, ensuring our members’ perspectives are heard and advocating for policies that are practical, effective, and focused on real solutions. FRPO will continue to encourage all levels of government to prioritize and incentivize the construction of purpose-built rental housing by speeding up approvals, cutting red tape, and reducing government fees and charges to level the playing field. Together, by fostering strong partnerships and amplifying our collective voice, I’m confident we can make real progress, delivering more homes, protecting tenants, and building a thriving, resilient rental housing market for all Ontarians. As always, I want to thank our members for their continued dedication and professionalism. Your willingness to share your stories and insights helps us champion the value and excellence of Ontario’s rental housing sector. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Tony Irwin, President and CEO, FRPO and RHC rentalhousingbusiness.ca | 43