Despite more rental units being available, many Canadians struggle with unaffordable rent CTV NewsMore rentals are sitting empty in Canada. But it’s not enough to relieve housing affordability, CMHC says The Globe and MailGrowing divide between affordable and luxury apartment vacancies, Montreal survey shows Montreal GazetteRent growth slowed in 2025 as national vacancy rate continued to rise: CMHC CityNews HalifaxHere’s how Ontario’s major rental markets changed in 2025 blogTO