Taxes
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.
May 01, 2025
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.
Expert: Market Momentum Is Slowing – But Trusted Real Estate Professionals Are Rising
During periods of greater uncertainty, the role of a real estate agent evolves from a deal-maker to a true fiduciary.
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.
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.
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