Canada’s rental vacancy rate climbed to 3.1% in 2025 and is forecast to rise further in 2026, shifting power toward tenants in markets like Toronto and Vancouver. This guide breaks down city-by-city vacancy trends, what is driving the shift, and the landlord strategies that will protect occupancy and cash flow through the rest of 2026.



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