RHB Magazine October 2025 - FRPO

CEO’s message: Looking ahead to a pivotal fall As the summer season draws to a close, our focus at FRPO shifts to what we expect will be a busy fall. While the summer often provides a moment for pause and reflection, the underlying challenges of housing affordability and supply remain at the forefront of our agenda. With the return of both the federal Parliament on September 15 and the Ontario Legislature on October 20, we are gearing up for a pivotal fall session, ready to continue our vital advocacy work with governments at all levels. Our message remains clear and consistent: the only sustainable solution to the housing crisis facing Ontarians and Canadians is to build more supply of all housing types, with a particular emphasis on purpose-built rentals. This is the message we continue to advance in every forum and opportunity. This month, I was pleased to speak at RESCON's 5th Annual Housing Supply Summit on September 24, an event FRPO was proud to sponsor. This summit was a critical platform for dialogue, and I was pleased to share the stage with key industry leaders and policymakers, including Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rob Flack. It was also encouraging to see our members, such as Tricon and Fitzrovia, participating and adding their important voices to the conversation. Together, we reinforced the need for collaborative solutions and a supportive policy environment to get more rental housing built. Our advocacy extends beyond direct government engagement and into the public conversation. Over the summer, we continued to shape the narrative through key media opportunities. I was pleased to share FRPO’s perspective in recent articles with the Toronto Sun, discussing Toronto's evolving rental housing landscape, and with Storeys, where we addressed the city’s new renoviction bylaw. In both instances, we emphasized that creating a policy framework that encourages, rather than hinders, the creation of new purpose-built rental supply is the most effective path toward improving housing affordability and stability for all. As we move into this busy fall, 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