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<p>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West Zone, has re-elected Kamorudeen Ajisafe as its zonal chairman. Naija News reports that Ajisafe was re-elected on Wednesday during the party’s elective zonal congress held at the Emeritus Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, opposite UCH, Ibadan. The congress was supervised by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, […]</p>
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West Zone, has re-elected Kamorudeen Ajisafe as its zonal chairman.
Naija News reports that Ajisafe was re-elected on Wednesday during the party’s elective zonal congress held at the Emeritus Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, opposite UCH, Ibadan.
The congress was supervised by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, who served as chairman of the Electoral Committee and Chief Electoral Officer.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored the exercise, which was conducted amid tight security.
Delegates from all six South West states of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti were present at the congress, which was widely described as peaceful, well-organized, and a demonstration of party unity.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, commended the party for its resilience and commitment to unity despite ongoing internal challenges.
They praised the spirit of cooperation that led to Ajisafe’s uncontested re-election. PDP leaders, including Chief Olabode George; Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; and other key stakeholders, were also in attendance.
Speaking, Ajifase promised to work for the unity of the party. He assured that he and his executives would deliver on their mandate and return the party to the line of victory.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/montreal-rental-apartments-illustrative.jpg?id=54495083&width=980"/><br/><br/><p> Some good news for Canadian renters: nationally, rent prices are on the decline for the first time in years — but the trend seems to have skipped over Montreal.
</p><p> According to <a href="https://www.zumper.com/blog/rental-price-data-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zumper's November 2024 Canadian Rent Report</a>, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment dropped year-over-year across Canada in October, marking the decline since Zumper first introduced its Canadian National Rent Index in July 2022. However, cities in Quebec bucked the trend, with <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-average-rent-412-by-neighbourhood-september-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Montreal rent</a> climbing by 10.1% for a one-bedroom and 8.1% for a two-bedroom compared to last year.<span></span>
</p><p>The data from October highlights shifting dynamics in the Canadian rental market, with many smaller cities seeing price jumps while larger, more traditionally more expensive cities experience declines. </p><p> According to Zumper, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-average-rent-by-neighbourhood-september-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">average rent in Montreal</a> is now $1,750 per month for a one-bedroom, placing it in a three-way tie with Calgary and Kingston for Canada's 11th priciest market. Zumper’s data suggests that while Montreal remains somewhat more affordable than markets like Vancouver and Toronto, it's no longer the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/how-much-to-afford-average-rent-montreal-vs-canadian-cities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">budget-friendly city</a> it used to be.
</p><p> Canada's most expensive rental markets in Vancouver, Toronto and Burnaby all saw rent declines in October. Zumper reports Vancouver's one-bedroom rents fell 6.5% year-over-year, while its next-door neighbour Burnaby's dipped 6.3%. Toronto saw a similar dip, dropping 5.9% from last year.
</p><p> Meanwhile, the country's traditionally more affordable cities are experiencing fast-rising rent costs. Saskatoon, for example, saw the biggest annual one-bedroom price hike, jumping 16.8% in October. Edmonton followed at 16.7%, as did Quebec City at 16.3%.
</p><p> Here's how Montreal's one-bedroom rent compares nationally with the other top markets, as well as each city's year-over-year change:
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<li>Vancouver, BC: $2,600 (-6.5%)</li>
<li>Toronto, ON: $2,400 (-5.9%)</li>
<li>Burnaby, BC: $2,380 (-6.3%)</li>
<li>Victoria, BC: $2,110 (+1.0%)</li>
<li>Halifax, NS: $2,100 (+6.1%)</li>
<li>Ottawa, ON: $2,010 (+2.6%)</li>
<li>Kelowna, BC: $2,000 (+2.6%)</li>
<li>Barrie, ON: $1,960 (+8.9%)</li>
<li>Kitchener, ON: $1,850 (-5.6%)</li>
<li value="9">Oshawa, ON: $1,850 (-1.6%)</li>
<li value="11">Calgary, AB: $1,750 (-7.4%)</li>
<li value="11">Kingston, ON: $1,750 (+2.3%)</li>
<li value="11">Montreal, QC: $1,750 (+10.1%)</li>
<li value="14">London, ON: $1,740 (+3.0%)</li>
<li>Hamilton, ON: $1,700 (-2.9%)</li>
</ol><p>For Montreal renters, it's clear that while the city remains a bit more accessible than Canada’s most costly metros, rising rents are something to keep an eye on as we head into 2025.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em>
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