You should keep in mind that you must reside in the unit for at least one year as your primary residence. Otherwise, you may be liable for a bad faith application from the tenant for up to one year after they are evicted.

In addition, the law now requires that a landlord compensate a tenant one month’s rent if the tenancy is terminated for the landlord’s own use. This law officially came into effect on September 1, 2017. Read more about the provision here, at s. 48.1:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06r17

It is also beneficial to focus your attention on proving your good faith need to occupy the unit on a long-term or permanent basis.