10 h. ago Higher brackets, bigger credits and benefits. What to know about Canadian taxes in 2026

Inflation-indexed changes will alter what Canadians owe and what they keep in 2026 earnings

Economics

15 h. ago New housing construction fees rising faster in Edmonton than elsewhere

'The development charges are sort of that hidden tax that's being placed on Canadian families,' says Alex Thomson, NAIOP Edmonton director.

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8 d. ago Canadians running out of time to claim these expiring tax credits

It's never too early to prepare for tax season in Canada, and as the new year approaches, one expert suggests you start looking at receipts.Tax preparation company H&R Block is urging taxpayers in Canada to check for expiring benefits and credits in time for the next filing year.According to the financial company, several tax credits have or will soon expire, which means hundreds of thousands of Canadians risk throwing money away. It stresses that it's important to claim these credits before it's too late."The more time you give yourself to prepare, the easier it is to ensure you navigate the more than 400 tax credits and benefits, understand any that may be being phased out, and dig out old receipts so you don't miss out on money that's yours," states Yannick Lemay, tax expert at H&R Block Canada.A 2025 survey commissioned by the tax preparation company found that nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) weren't aware that they could...

Economics

1 week ago This TSX stock was up 17% this week and it could gain another 36%, analysts say

The Week in Stocks: Which Canadian Big Banks had their price targets increased, why tax loss selling will be trickier this year and some top picks for 2026 from RBC Capital Markets

Economics

2 w. ago Stellantis Get Canada Default Notice After Moving Jeep Line to US

The Canadian government told Stellantis NV it’s in default on its taxpayer-backed financial aid after it moved auto production to a US plant, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.

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2 w. ago TRREB Statement on Proposed Increase to Toronto’s Land Transfer Tax on Higher Value Homes

TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Municipal land transfer taxes (MLTTs) hurt the Canadian dream of home ownership by taking thousands of dollars out of home buyers’ pockets. With average home prices in the City of Toronto exceeding $1 million, the Toronto MLTT adds over $17,000 to the upfront closing cost of buying a […]

Economics

2 w. 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

3 w. ago ‘The government has to spend less’: Taxpayers federation takes aim at Manitoba debt

A new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the Manitoba government has unsustainably increased its debt by 61 per cent over the past decade.

Economics

3 w. ago Mali and Canadian miner Barrick agree to resolve tax dispute, ending 2

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s ruling junta and Canadian miner Barrick have reached an agreement resolving a tax dispute involving one of Africa’s largest gold mining complexes, authorities and the company said Monday. The agreement ends a two-year standoff between Mali and the company over the country’s new mining code, which increases the state’s share […]

Economics

4 w. ago Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as “federal public benefits,” which will bar some immigrant taxpayers from receiving them, even if they file and pay taxes and would otherwise qualify. Tax experts say immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents as children, […]

Economics

4 w. ago Musical spoons, scarves and fancy dinners: Feds spent over $1M on pair of Montreal conferences in 2024

'The government should be able to host conferences without ballooning the tab so extravagantly,' says Franco Terrazzano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Economics

4 w. ago Musical spoons, scarves and fancy dinners: Feds spent over $1M on pair of Montreal conferences

'The government should be able to host conferences without ballooning the tab so extravagantly,' says Franco Terrazzano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Economics