4 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Great idea won't work to cut Edmonton property tax increases

Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette has a good idea to fund annual property tax increases. Rather than jacking up taxes on city residents year after year, Paquette wants to grow the Ed Tel Endowment Fund to $6 billion from $1 billion over the next decade or decade-and-a-half, then use the annual interest to offset increases […]

Economics

18 h. ago Vancouver mulls digital billboards at key locations for new revenue

Finding new ways to raise money are among the steps the city is taking as part of efforts to make cuts to prevent a property tax increase for next year

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24 h. ago New Edmonton city council told 6.4% property tax increase looms

To cover the city's ever-growing costs, city administration is projecting property taxes will need to increase by 6.4 per cent.

Economics

5 d. ago Ottawa draft budget focusing on 'stability' with 3.75% property tax hike

The property tax increase equates to about $166 more to the average household's tax bill next year.

Economics

7 d. ago 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

Economics

7 d. ago 2026 budget adjustments presented to council, poised to maintain property tax increases

A key message in the presentation outlined that the city will support Calgarians who are feeling economic pressure

Economics

1 week ago Calgarians optimistic about city’s future, question value for tax dollars ahead of budget

Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to cut the proposed property tax increase by "at-least half," as new data shows just 42 per cent of Calgarians feel they get good value for their taxes.

Economics

1 week ago Saskatoon city council proposes 8.23% property tax hike for next year

Saskatoon's city council announced Thursday a potential 8.23-per cent property tax increase to help balance next year's budget, with police asking for a $12.5 million increase.

Economics