Yeah, that’s my anecdotal take. Montreal has had relatively cheap rent, and it’s attracted the youths. (Assuming said youths work for an English company and can get transferred, or they speak French.)
Not surprised to see Ottawa up a bit. Still pretty flat, but I have definitely known people who have moved there for the rent, or to buy.
https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report
(Detached home prices? Up 10.8%, to an average of $1.14 million CAD. Sigh.)