When Shane Conn’s rent went up significantly a year after moving into a Nanaimo independent living facility, he was concerned. "They request a whole variety of different documentation such as a copy of your lease, a copy of our letter explaining why the rent increases had been, I thought, illegal, some rent statements, and I sent that into them," Conn said. The maximum allowable rent increases in those years under the Act were two per cent for 2023 and 3.5 per cent for 2024. They do not receive support with health care, such as transportation to and from appointments or assistance with medication. Therefore, he argued they do not live in a health facility and the Act should apply.

Source: CBC News February 27, 2026 23:02 UTC