Read again.  Rent control began in the mid-1970s in Ontario.  In the mid-1990s, it ended for buildings constructed after 1991.  But now it's coming for all buildings.  I don't know if Quebec was first or not, but in any case, if Quebec did it '40 years' ago, then both provinces instituted rent control at about the same time.  So your comment is a bit off - find another subject to laud Quebec over...