We were able to get a loan through a provincial credit union for 50% LTV.

It seems like everyone is waiting to see what will happen because our current provincial government keeps threatening to change taxing laws but isn't clear what those will be.

Is anyone aware of a similar program offered by the Canadian feferal government or Ontario provincial government to the FHA 203k Loan?

When they get down to 5 or better yet 3, then you are talking about finalists.One thing going for Toronto as the only Canadian city (much as I would love it and am skeptical at the same time) on the list is that both the provincial and the federal government can help in crafting the their proposal.Oren

Their regulatory role is mainly one of representation in the Provincial Commission constituted in every Chamber of Commerce.

First have you learned the provincial codes.

Additionally, rent control in Ontario has been around for decades, the current provincial government has just extended the scope  (actually, unrolled a previous set-aside/exemption, introduced 3 decades ago, on existing rent control).

Does the provincial government have any energy rebates you can look into? 

In this scenario the "tenants" do not fall under the jurisdiction of our Provincial landlord tenant regulations.

Technically, the tax rate is the same on owner-occupied and non-owner occupied, but an owner occupant receives a rebate on the provincial portion of the property tax (between 40 & 50%).