Prime Minister Mark Carney's 2026 tax adjustments offer modest income tax relief but are countered by significant payroll tax increases and a higher industrial carbon levy. Analysis reveals a mixed bag for Canadian taxpayers.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas calls for less political drama at city hall in the new year, urging council to concentrate on core municipal services like potholes and snow clearing as budget planning begins.
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered some tax relief in 2025, but expert Kim Moody argues it's not enough to offset years of complex and burdensome Liberal tax policies.
Ontario consumers may see higher prices for some alcoholic beverages starting in 2026. The LCBO is expected to implement annual adjustments, impacting retail costs across the province.
Windsor City Council has passed a significant 10.9% property tax increase for 2025. What does this mean for the future of key municipal assets like the downtown library?
Regina city council has passed a 2026 budget with a 10.9% mill rate increase, the largest tax hike in two decades. The average homeowner will pay an extra $276 annually. Discover the key changes and council's tough decisions.
Regina City Council has passed a 10.9% property tax increase for 2026. Mayor Chad Bachynski presided over the final budget deliberations. Learn the details and impacts.
Former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney argues the ultra-rich must pay higher taxes to rescue Social Security from a 2034 funding cliff. His op-ed sparks debate on tax fairness and economic policy.
World stock markets climbed after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate to the highest level seen in three decades. Discover the details and global market implications.
The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate for the first time in years, ending its negative rate policy. Discover the global economic implications and market reactions.
A Regina city councillor's attempt to pause electric bus acquisitions was declared out of order and dismissed during budget talks. Learn what happened and the implications for the city's transit plans.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends a G7 tax agreement granting a U.S. exemption. China and EU nations object as OECD races for a year-end deal. Read the latest.
Despite promises, Alberta municipalities continue to raise property taxes, hitting businesses hardest. Calgary and Edmonton budgets reveal a pattern of unsustainable spending.
Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.
Saskatoon city council is revisiting plans to relocate the Wildwood Golf Course. Get the latest details on this municipal development and what it means for the community.
Winnipeg City Council has officially passed its financial plan for 2026. Get the details on property taxes, spending priorities, and what this means for residents.
Regina residents and business leaders clash over proposed 15.69% tax increase and potential service cuts during city's 2026 budget deliberations. Read the full story.
Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.
A last-minute vote change at the Region of Waterloo council has ignited accusations of undermining democracy. Get the full story on the controversy and its implications for local governance.
Cambridge city council unanimously requests regional safety improvements for Cedar Street following a deadly collision. Councilor describes it as 'one of those bad, bad roads.'
Owners of secondary properties in Canmore are taking the town's livability tax to the Alberta Court of Appeal. Get the latest on this municipal financial dispute.
Regina City Council greenlights a $131.89 million police budget for 2026 on the first day of deliberations, alongside a forecasted 15.69% property tax increase. Get the details.
A look at the major tax changes coming for Canadians in 2026, including income tax cuts and increases to CPP, EI, and carbon levies. Find out how your finances will be affected.
The City of Ottawa reports its Vacant Unit Tax is working, with previously empty properties now being offered for rent or sale. Learn how this policy is impacting the local housing supply.
Regina city council begins a week-long review of the 2026 budget, facing a proposed 15.69% mill rate increase. Key decisions on police funding, utility rates, and potential service cuts are on the table.
The Canada Revenue Agency will no longer mail paper tax packages automatically to Canadians who filed on paper last year. Here's what you need to know and how to get your forms for the 2025 tax season.
Edmonton City Council passes a $6-billion budget for 2026, leading to a 6.9% property tax increase. See the breakdown of major capital projects and operating costs.
Toronto City Councillor Vincent Crisanti argues that taxpayers have lost faith as property tax hikes loom. He calls for a refocus on core services like snow removal and transit instead of bureaucratic expansion.
Canada's CRA has recovered millions in unpaid crypto taxes, yet no criminal charges have been laid. Experts question the enforcement strategy's effectiveness as a deterrent.
Edmonton City Council approved a 6.9% property tax hike for the 2025 budget, exceeding initial targets. Councillors Karen Principe and Mike Elliott voted against it, expressing disappointment over spending priorities.