Toronto's 2026 Budget Plan: Austerity and Tax Implications
Toronto faces fiscal challenges in its 2026 budget, prompting potential service cuts and tax increases. Learn how the city's financial strategy could affect residents.
Toronto faces fiscal challenges in its 2026 budget, prompting potential service cuts and tax increases. Learn how the city's financial strategy could affect residents.
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Financial expert Dale Jackson outlines four critical deadlines for investors to optimize their tax strategy and keep more money compounding in 2026. Plan ahead to maximize your returns.
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Leamington homeowners face a 2.5% tax increase in 2026, adding about $67 to the average bill. The hike funds major capital projects like sewer work and road reconstruction. Read the details.
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Toronto's mayor is pushing for a new policy requiring luxury home buyers to contribute more. Learn about the proposed tax changes and their potential impact on the city's housing market.
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