Taxes

CPI Capital’s August Biniaz On How Tariffs Are Stifling Cross-Border Real Estate Investing
Profiles

CPI Capital’s August Biniaz On How Tariffs Are Stifling Cross-Border Real Estate Investing

We spoke with Co-Founder of CPI Capital August Biniaz about what it means to be a Canadian business with a hand in US real estate amidst an ever-shifting landscape of tariffs.

Taxes

Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declarations Are Due Tomorrow

Toronto homeowners have until tomorrow — April 30, 2025 — to declare the 2024 occupancy status of their property, or face interest on late payments.

Policy

Experts Analyse Poilievre and Carney's New Home GST Rebate Policies

The two proposals, while similar, have three main differences: eligibility, price scope, and financing — all of which will dictate their effectiveness.

Under Construction

Ontario Needs A Two-Year Holiday From DCs — And It's "Not A Pipe Dream"

A two-year holiday from development charges would give governments time to work on devising a new equitable and predictable system to pay for growth.

Policy

The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives

In less than a month, Canadians will elect a new prime minister. Here's how the two most viable candidates for the job plan to tackle one of the nation's most pressing issues: the housing crisis.

Taxes

Could Poilievre’s Capital Gains Tax Break ‘Shut Young Canadians Out Of The Market’?

Proposed on Sunday, the policy aims to strengthen the Canadian economy by deferring the capital gains tax when profits are reinvested into Canadian businesses and assets.

Taxes

Poilievre Pledges To Waive GST On New Homes Under $1.3M

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says this will save Canadians up to $65,000 and benefit the middle class in pricier cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

Taxes

Mark Carney Reaffirms Pledge To Eliminate GST For First-Time Homebuyers

The newly-minted Prime Minister reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate the sales tax for first-time buyers on Thursday — a move he says will save Canadians up to $50,000 when buying a new home.

Taxes

Is The Capital Gains Tax Hike Officially “Dead In The Water”?

“I think this trade war probably was the last nail in the coffin to say we cannot push this capital gains inclusion rate forward.”

Taxes

US To Double Tariffs On Canadian Steel, Aluminum Imports Effective Wednesday

The US is already imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to go into effect tomorrow, and that could be increased to 50% for Canadian imports.

Economy

BMO Forecasts Interest Rate To Drop To 2% By July As Tariffs Go Into Effect

Economists with BMO are calling for quarter-point cuts at the Bank of Canada’s next four meetings as it braces for a trade war.

Taxes

What The Big Banks Are Saying About Tariffs, Interest Rates, And Housing

To what degree Trump will follow through on his tariff threat is unclear, but economists with Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks are warning of the far-reaching impacts.