Halifax faces 10.5% property tax hike or service cuts
Halifax council debates painful budget choice: implement 10.5% property tax increase or cut municipal services. Key decisions ahead for residents.
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Essex Council pushes housing safety subsidy plan
Essex Council addresses affordable housing crisis with new subsidy proposal. Learn how the task force aims to improve housing safety standards in the community.
Digital Services Tax Officially Ended in Federal Budget
Ottawa's 2025 budget legislation confirms the termination of Canada's digital services tax. Learn how this decision impacts tech companies and government revenue.
Edmonton council faces 6.4% property tax increase
Edmonton's new city council learns a 6.4% property tax levy increase is projected to cover growing municipal costs. Mayor Andrew Knack explains this addresses past pandemic-era lows.
Sault Ste. Marie Property Tax Up 5.39% for 2026
Sault Ste. Marie residents face a 5.39% property tax increase for 2026, driven by a significant rise in the police budget. Learn about the financial impact and where your tax dollars are going.
Calls Grow to Re-examine B.C. Property Tax Exemptions
Millions in annual property tax exemptions spark calls for review in British Columbia. Learn about the growing pressure to reconsider who gets breaks and for how much.
Petition Calls to End Tax on Used Children's Clothing
Quebec families are rallying behind a petition to eliminate sales tax on second-hand children's clothing, aiming to make essentials more affordable for growing families across the province.
Edmonton's Plan to Fast-Track Infill Housing
Edmonton launches a new initiative to speed up infill housing approvals with pre-approved designs, cutting wait times from months to weeks to meet City Plan goals.
Calgary blanket rezoning repeal motion set for debate
Calgary's executive committee will consider repealing the controversial blanket rezoning bylaw on Monday, setting the stage for a full council debate in December.
Saskatchewan's Tax Reform Opportunity in Canada
Saskatchewan could pioneer innovative corporate tax reforms while federal government avoids substantive changes. Researcher Ty Thiessen explains this economic opportunity.
Why Manufacturing Tax Incentives Don't Work in Canada
Economist Jack Mintz argues Canada's 50-year experiment with manufacturing tax preferences has failed. True economic growth requires market-driven productivity improvements, not government favoritism.
Millions in B.C. Property Tax Breaks Revealed
CTV News investigation reveals which B.C. organizations receive major property tax exemptions as municipalities prepare budgets. Discover who isn't paying their fair share.
Alberta municipalities approve new hotel tax resolution
Alberta municipalities passed a resolution supporting new hotel and short-term rental taxes at Thursday's conference. Learn how this could impact tourism and local economies.
AB Munis Back Property Tax Collection Change
Alberta municipal officials overwhelmingly support resolution urging province to take over education property tax collection. 86% of members vote for change at Calgary convention.
Tax changes buried in budget footnotes disappoint experts
Tax professionals express frustration over federal budget's hidden tax policy changes affecting flow-through shares and charitable donations. Learn how these changes impact investors.
355 Affordable Homes Coming to North Edmonton
The City of Ottawa announces 355 accelerated affordable housing units in north Edmonton to address housing crisis. Federal investment aims to create homes for vulnerable Canadians.
Budget housing promises insufficient: advocates
Canadian housing advocates say federal budget measures won't solve affordability and supply crises. Learn why experts demand stronger action on housing.
Calgary Office Tower Converted to 204 Affordable Homes
Federal and municipal funding transforms vacant Calgary office building into 204 affordable housing units with support services. Project completion expected fall 2026.
120 new modular rental units coming to Saskatoon
Saskatoon addresses its housing crisis with 120 new modular rental units, including dedicated homes for mental health support. Federal funding of $38.3 million accelerates the project.
Edmonton's $15M Student Housing Race Begins
Edmonton's new Downtown Student Housing Incentive has sparked a developer race for $15M in federal funds to build 500 affordable student units. The real construction challenge starts now.
Waterloo 2026 budget proposes 4.94% tax increase
Region of Waterloo unveils proposed 2026 budget with 4.94% tax hike. Learn how this affects residents and what services are impacted.
$1.7M to repair Moncton affordable seniors housing
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick announce a $1.7 million investment to repair Golden Terraces, an affordable housing complex for seniors in Moncton.
Winnipeg may offer property tax discount for early pay
Winnipeg residents could receive discounts for paying property taxes early under new city recommendations. Learn how this proposal might benefit homeowners.
Lethbridge pushes paperless property tax e-billing
The City of Lethbridge encourages residents to adopt paperless billing for property assessment and tax notices. Learn how to make the switch to e-billing today.
Saskatoon Proposes Historic 8.32% Property Tax Hike
Saskatoon residents face the largest property tax hike in recent memory as city council proposes an 8.32% increase to address budget pressures and infrastructure needs.
BC couple's anti-tax school scheme crushed by court
A British Columbia couple's elaborate tax avoidance scheme disguised as an 'anti-tax school' has been decisively rejected by the Tax Court of Canada, ordering them to pay hundreds of thousands in back taxes.
Guelph Plans Affordable Housing on City Land
The City of Guelph is moving forward with plans to develop affordable housing units on two municipal properties, addressing the growing housing crisis through strategic use of public land.
Manitoba invests $176.5M in rental housing expansion
The Manitoba government is launching a massive $176.5 million rental housing incentive program to create thousands of new affordable units across the province, addressing the critical housing shortage.
Ontario scales back 1.5 million home construction target
Ontario's ambitious 1.5 million home target faces harsh realities as housing minister admits to scaling back expectations amid construction challenges and market pressures.
Saint John Opens Neighbourly Homes Community
Saint John takes a major step in addressing homelessness with the opening of Neighbourly Homes, a 20-unit supportive housing community offering residents dignity and comprehensive support services.
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