Taxes
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.
Apr 08, 2025
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.
This $5.2M Lake Simcoe Retreat Is The Ultimate Four-Season Escape
Situated just an hour from Toronto on a quiet private road in Innisfil, this spectacular custom-built home offers more than a retreat: it delivers an immersive escape.
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.
Taxes
7 Housing-Related Tax Incentives You Should Know About As Tax Season Starts
Today is the first day to file your 2024 tax return online ahead of the April 30th deadline.
Under Construction
Our Next Political Leaders Must "Take A Serious Swing At The Housing Crisis"
With both provincial and federal elections looming, we can't lose sight of the fact we need to pick political leaders that are going to embrace bold new ideas and tackle the housing crunch.
Taxes
Toronto Passes 6.9% Property Tax Hike, Turns Down Tariff Relief In 2025 Budget
The finalized 2025 budget is comprised of a $18.8-billion operating budget and $59.6-billion capital plan.
Opinion
Op-Ed: Ontario Needs To Tackle Punishing Taxes to Turbocharge Housing Supply
Tackling taxes and fees is the first step to increasing housing supply and ensuring more families and individuals can achieve the dream of homeownership. That’s why TRREB has launched FairHomeTaxes.ca to fight for lower taxes on Ontario homes, writes President Elechia Barry-Sproule.
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