60 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Carney’s budget won’t fix decade of Trudeau’s economic mismanagement

The PM's proposed solution is a long-term use of taxpayers’ money to trigger more private and public sector investment in Canada.

Politics

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

2 w. ago Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget

Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas indicated there is consensus amongst the new city council that next year's proposed tax increase is 'far too high.'

Economics

2 w. ago Proposed property tax hike for 2026 too high, says Farkas, following inaugural public address

"When it comes to the budget, all options are on the table," says Farkas

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario proposes to cut home prices by up to $80K for some buyers

The Ontario government unveiled a plan on Tuesday proposing to cut home prices by up to $80,000 for first-time buyers in the province — and if a corresponding federal government proposal passes, some buyers will be saving as much as $130,000 on their new homes.Even with home prices in the province on the decline, home ownership remains far out of reach for many Ontario residents — a sustained issue that, after years of heel-dragging, governments are starting to address through tax rebates.The latest proposed rebate would see the 8 per cent provincial share of HST cut for first-time home buyers on new homes priced as high as $1 million.In dollar figures, that rebate would slash up to $80,000 off the cost of a new home, which, when combined with a matching rebate proposed by the federal government to slash its 5 per cent share of the HST, would combine for $130,000 in savings.The Ford government plans to include the proposal in its upcoming 2025 Fall Economic Statement, ha...

Economics

3 w. ago California union proposes taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in California to address federal funding cuts to health care for low-income people. Proponents, including the Service Employees International Union, hope to place the statewide measure before voters next year. The tax would be on the […]

Economics