Vancouver council approves zero property tax increase
Vancouver City Council has approved a historic property tax freeze for residents. Learn how this decision impacts homeowners and municipal services.
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Vancouver approves $2.39B budget, freezes property tax
Vancouver City Council approves a $2.39 billion operating budget for 2026, implementing a property tax freeze and significant cost-saving measures. Discover the details and implications of this major financial shift.
Sen. Jim Justice Settles $5M Tax Debt with IRS
West Virginia Senator Jim Justice and his wife agree to pay over $5 million to settle 15 years of unpaid income taxes following an IRS lawsuit. Discover the details of the case.
Canada's cannabis tax revenue tops $5.4 billion
Federal and provincial governments have collected over $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since legalization. Discover how this revenue is impacting Canadian communities and the economy.
Essex Council Reviews 2026 Budget with 4.9% Tax Hike
Essex Council begins reviewing the proposed 2026 budget featuring a 4.9% property tax increase. Learn how this affects residents and what services are prioritized.
CRA tip line recovers $490M in unpaid taxes since 2018
The CRA's confidential tip line has identified nearly $490 million in unpaid federal taxes since 2018, targeting international tax evasion. Discover how the program works.
Norway's wealth tax lesson: millionaires leaving
Norway's experience with wealth taxes shows millionaires relocate abroad. As Canada debates tax policies, this European case study offers valuable insights for economic planning.
Montreal implements hiring freeze for city managers
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces indefinite hiring freeze for white-collar workers and managers to address city finances while preserving frontline services.
Canadian Expats in UK: Tax Treaty Guide
Canadian citizens living in the UK face complex tax residency decisions. Learn about the Canada-UK tax treaty, implications for investments, and how to determine your fiscal domicile.
Edmonton Proposes 6.4% Property Tax Increase for 2026
Edmonton's 2026 budget reveals a proposed 6.4% property tax increase to fund $3.8 billion in city costs. Learn how this affects services and long-term planning.
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.
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.
Vancouver Tech Workers Forced into Survival Jobs
Vancouver's tech boom turns bust as AI transforms industry, forcing graduates and professionals into dog walking and retail jobs while specialized AI roles thrive.
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.
Vancouver residents demand budget transparency from ABC
Vancouver residents are urging city council to reject the 2026 operating budget due to insufficient detail about $120 million in proposed cuts and potential job losses. Learn why this 'back to basics' approach is generating controversy.
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.
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.
Bombardier CEO: Scrap Luxury Tax Boosting Jet Demand
Bombardier's CEO reveals how Canada's luxury tax is unexpectedly boosting private jet demand while making the case for its elimination to protect aerospace jobs and innovation.
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