5 h. ago 'Disappointed': Why some councillors are upset over Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike

'I was really hoping this council was going to make some tough decisions and say 'no' and have priorities and stick with them'

Economics

38 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton city council refuses to live within taxpayers’ means

Well, that didn’t take long. Tuesday was just the 44th day since the current city council was elected in October’s municipal election. And already the majority on council (who are the same lefties who were on the previous council) had already warmly welcomed a recommendation from city administration for a 6.4 per cent property tax […]

Economics

50 h. ago Stopping speeders and Whitemud widening top priorities on last day of budget talks

Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes

Other

59 h. ago Calgary city council 2026 budget passes, approves 1.64% property tax increase

Calgary city council voted in favour of a 1.64 per cent property tax increase, which is anticipated to cost the typical homeowner an additional $4.50 monthly.

Economics

3 d. ago Surrey mayor warns of 18% property tax hike if new police budget approved

But her opposition councillors and the police board are saying she is getting too ahead of herself

Economics

3 d. ago Surrey mayor says police board budget increase ‘unacceptable’ for taxpayers

The Surrey Police Board is seeking a $91 million increase over the previous budget, which would be an 18 per cent property tax increase for taxpayers.

Economics

3 d. ago Council finally approves 2026 budget, outlining 1.64 per cent tax hike

Mayor Jeromy Farkas said for the average homeowner, the tax increase will be $103 less than the budget originally proposed, down from a $13.11 monthly increase to $4.50

Economics

4 d. ago Calgary city council makes cuts to proposed property tax increase

The budget proposed an overall property tax increase of 3.6 per cent, but Calgary city council has whittled that down to 1.18 per cent so far.

Economics

5 d. ago Canadian families getting government payout early for holiday shopping

Families eligible for child tax payments under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) can expect the money to arrive eight days earlier than usual.Usually, payments are sent out on the 20th of each month unless it falls on a holiday or weekend, in which case they go out on the working day before.Child tax payments always come a week early in December due to the gift-shopping-heavy holiday season. Make sure you're signed up for direct deposit instead of cheques to receive your payment on Dec. 12, so any mail interruptions don't put a damper on your plans.Canadian families got a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax payments. Annual payments for children under six will increase from $7,787 to $7,997, or $666 monthly. For children aged six to 17, this means an annual payment increase from $6,570 to $6,748, or $562 per month.Aside from the federal child tax, there are several other ways Canadians can get money from the government. Families will get additional benefit payments under ...

Politics

8 d. ago Saskatoon city council passes 2026 budget with 6.7% property tax hike

Saskatoon city council passes next year's budget with residents footing a 6.7 per cent property tax hike.

Economics

1 week ago Keith Gerein: Despite another grim city budget, Edmonton may be closer to ending its financial funk

Though it’s hard to see, there is a hint of sunlight glimmering behind what otherwise appears to be another gloomy Edmonton city budget. The biggest dark cloud in the way is obviously the proposed 6.4 per cent tax hike for 2026, which comes on the heels of 5.7 per cent and 8.9 per cent increases, respectively, in the last two years. That’s tough for […]

Other

1 week ago Calgary’s new city council kickstarts 2026 budget talks with public hearing

Calgary city council is making adjustments to the final year of a four-year budget approved by the previous city council, which includes a 3.6 per cent overall property tax hike.

Culture

2 w. ago Mortgages in Ontario cities are totally out of control and Toronto is the worst of all

The financial weight of mortgage payments in major Ontario cities has reached a breaking point in recent years, according to a new study that raises alarm bells about runaway costs and stagnating wages.The Home Ownership and Rent Affordability in Canadian CMAs study from The Fraser Institute, a politically conservative think tank, states that mortgage payments have grown to chew up more than 50 per cent of the local median after-tax income in the province's 14 major urban centres in the period from 2014 to 2023.Of these large cities, the monthly mortgage payment on a typical Ottawa-Gatineau home ate up between 50.4 per cent of monthly median incomes during this period, while Toronto topped the charts, with a monthly payment requiring a staggering 110.2 per cent of the local median after-tax family income after a 20 per cent down payment."There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that's not true. Even in cities like Windsor a...

Events

2 w. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

Politics

3 w. ago Cost of several Vancouver city services to rise under zero per cent property tax goal

Vancouver permits, parking, water and sewer costs all expected to rise in 2026

Economics

last month 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