Just days ago, Ontario’s Ford government suggested an idea so unspeakable that it can’t even be discussed. So shocking was the government’s proposal that it was retracted within days. Even to mention it here risks mass hysteria.

The issue is a tenant’s right to live in an apartment indefinitely on a monthly basis, even after the lease has expired. Premier Doug Ford’s government suggested a consultation on giving landlords more flexibility to change tenants.

As it is now, even if the landlord finds the tenant is harassing the other tenants, is overly loud or damages the property, the landlord is obliged to either keep renting to the person or try to get them evicted through a slow and bureaucratic process at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

“We’ve heard from stakeholders that these evergre

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