CEO’s message: Looking ahead to a pivotal fall As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a great time to look back at what we’ve achieved together and the work that lies ahead. This year, FRPO continued to champion the essential role of rental housing in addressing Ontario’s long-standing supply and affordability challenges. Our advocacy at the provincial and municipal levels remained strong and focused, emphasizing a thriving rental sector is fundamental to a stable, future-ready housing system. Over the past year, we worked closely with the Ontario government to push for policies that enable a more predictable and workable environment for rental housing providers. One of our top priorities has been improving the performance of the Landlord and Tenant Board. We’ve consistently highlighted the need for faster, more efficient processes to ensure fair outcomes for tenants and to give housing providers the certainty they need to keep investing in Ontario’s rental stock. Our “Say Yes to Housing” initiative also continued to build momentum. Thousands of Ontarians have sent messages to their municipal leaders urging them to support new rental development and reduce barriers that slow or prevent much-needed housing from being built. This growing public support reinforces what we already know: people want solutions, and they want governments at all levels to act decisively. We’re also looking forward to the pending FRPO MAC Awards. Each year, the awards showcase the professionalism, innovation, and leadership of Ontario’s rental housing providers. It’s an opportunity to recognize exceptional work and to celebrate the individuals and organizations who are pushing the industry forward. As we enter 2026, please know that your voice and membership are the foundation of our efforts. We will continue to champion our industry, advocate for sensible policy, and work tirelessly to ensure the rental housing sector is recognized as a vital partner in building a prosperous future for Ontario. Thank you for your continued support. Tony Irwin, President and CEO, FRPO rentalhousingbusiness.ca | 43
Marielle Hossack appointed as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs In September, FRPO announced Marielle Hossack as the new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. She will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, shaping policy initiatives, and advocating on behalf of the organization’s interests. Marielle brings significant experience to her position with FRPO. Her most recent role involved serving as Senior Communications Manager with Telus Health, where she was responsible for leading international campaigns, media relations, crisis communications, and global PR agency partnerships. She has held several positions in federal politics, including serving as Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Accessibility, and Employment. Marielle is also Co-Chair of WE BILD Toronto (Women Empowered; Business, Investing, and Leadership Development), and has a Bachelor of Communications degree from the University of Ottawa. For the full story read the Winter issue of FRPO FE.
Bill 60 includes amendments to Residential Tenancies Act On October 23, the provincial government introduced Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. The Act is designed to streamline housing construction and landlord-tenant resolution. It includes several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA), which are intended to reduce inefficiencies and misuse of the system at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Key changes to the RTA that would affect rental property owners include: • Shorter notice period for rent eviction notice: Rental property owners may issue a termination notice for non-payment of rent effective no earlier than seven days after it is served. This reduces the time a tenant has after missing rent before their tenancy can be terminated. This would enable rental property owners to see much quicker resolutions for rent arrears situations. The timeline to request a review of a decision or order has also been shortened from 30 days to 15 days. • Payment of tenant arrears before hearing: Tenants must pay 50 per cent of the rental property owner’s claimed arrears of additional costs before the tenant can have an LTB hearing. This shifts the financial onus to tenants and helps to prevent misuse of the system, practically eliminating frivolous or bad-faith disputes.
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• Limits on tenant appeals or reviews: The LTB is limited from setting aside LTB order reviews. Also, there may be “prescribed limitations or conditions” under which reviews or appeals can occur. This change to the rules reduces tenants’ opportunities to challenge evictions or LTB decisions. • Redefining “persistent failure to pay”: The Bill changes the definition of “persistent failure to pay rent.” Rather than tying failure to pay to fixed dates, it is defined in accordance with regulations. • Elimination of compensation. Landlords do not have to provide compensation for own-use evictions when they provide at least 120 days' notice. Some of the proposed changes to the RTA will be introduced in phased rollouts over time. As a result, rental property owners must remain aware of regulation details and timing to adapt their practices accordingly. See https://www.ola.org/sites/default/files/nodefiles/bill/document/pdf/2025/2025-10/b060_e.pdf to read the contents of Bill 60.
2025 MAC Award Nominees Winners will be announced on December 4. Resident Manager of the Year • Gino Hagong - Signet Group • Adam McGuin - Equiton • Tom McPherson - Skyline Living
Leasing Professional of the Year • Marlene MacFarlane – Canadian Apartment Properties REIT • Sydney Benoit – Rhapsody Property Management Services • Madison McLellan – Killam Apartment REIT
Property Manager of the Year • Dushyantha Anantharajan - Canadian Apartment Properties REIT • Belinda Black - Tricon Residential • Marios Proniaris - Park Property Management
Company Culture • BlueStone Properties • iRestify Inc • Skyline
Best Property Management Website • Homestead Land Holdings Limited: www.homestead.ca o Web Designer: Rentsync • Fitzrovia: www.sloanelife.ca • Skyline Living: www.elioapartments.ca o Web Designer: Rentsync
Best Advertising Campaign • Fitzrovia o Sloane by Fitzrovia • Tricon Residential o The James • Minto Apartments o At 88 Beechwood, people are welcome, too
Social Media Award of Excellence o Shiplake Properties o Signet Group o Fitzrovia – Sloane by Fitzrovia
Best Lobby Renovation of the Year • Greenwin Corp & GWL Realty Advisors Residential o 2160 Lakeshore Road, Burlington • Old Oak Properties o Forest Hill 575, London • Hazelview Properties o Story of Midtown Toronto o Contractor: Sky Group of Companies
Best Amenity Space Renovation
o Birch House at Canary Landing, Toronto • Old Oak Properties o Centro South Tower, London • Fitzrovia o Elm-Ledbury, Toronto
Best Rental Development of the Year, Secondary Market • Briarlane Property Management o 611 Davenport, Toronto • Dream o Voda, Ottawa • Homestead Land Holdings Limited o The Shipman II, St. Catherines
• DBS - 25 St. Dennis, Toronto • Fitzrovia - Maddox Cabbagetown, Toronto • Canadian Apartment Properties REIT o Nuovo, Ottawa
Environmental Excellence
Best Suite Renovation of the year under $50,000
Climate Leadership
• Morguard – Fifty on the Park, Toronto o Contractor: The Byng Group • Dream – 177 St. George, Toronto o Contractor: Sky Group of Companies • Fitzrovia – Maddox Tyndall, Toronto
Best Suite Renovation of the year over $50,000 • Minto Apartments - Minto Yorkville, Toronto o Contractor: Sky Group of Companies • BGO Living - Park Place, Kitchener • GWL Realty Advisors Residential - 400 Walmer, Toronto
Best Amenities in a New Development • Skyline Living o Talisman Gate Apartments, Gravenhurst • Fitzrovia o South Tower - Sloane, Toronto • DBS o Bela Square, Toronto
Best Rental Development of the Year, Under 200 Units • Old Oak Properties o The Saint James, London • Drewlo Holdings o Block 599, Kitchener • The Rose Corporation o The Bakerfield II, Newmarket
Best Rental Development of the Year, Over 200 Units
• Hazelview Properties • Skyline • Canadian Apartment Properties REIT • Drewlo Holdings o 1285 Sandy Lane, Sarnia • GWL Realty Advisors Residential o Grenadier - 40 High Park and 77 Quebec, Toronto • Drewlo Holdings o 1066 Commissioners Road, London
Customer Service Award of Excellence • Tricon Residential • GWL Realty Advisors Residential • O’Shanter Development Company Limited
Outstanding Community Service for a Supplier Member • The Byng Group • Wyse Meter Solutions • Cohen Highley LLP
Outstanding Community Service for a Rental Housing Provider • Canadian Apartment Properties REIT • Skyline Group of Companies • Drewlo Holdings
IMPACT AWARD • Old Oak Properties o Old Oak Animal Campus • Starlight Investments o Children’s Book Launch: Ivan’s Garden of Hope • Daniels Corporation & Choice Properties o Building Belonging at Uniti Rentals
• Dream Asset Management Corp, Kilmer Group & Tricon Residential
Ontario’s leading advocate for strong and stable rental housing. FRPO is the largest association in Ontario representing those who own, manage, build and finance residential rental properties. For membership inquiries please contact Lynzi Michal, Director, Membership & Marketing Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario 801-67 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1J8 416-309-8744 lmichal@frpo.org www.frpo.org
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