3 d. ago How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy’s demise? Depends what you’re buying

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of April 1, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions is to be set at $0. Here is what consumers can expect: Fuel Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at […]

Transport

4 d. ago Huge share of Canadian landlords say they are now losing money on renting

A new report by online marketplace liv.rent shows that many Canadian cities are experiencing a rapidly changing rental landscape, and it's affecting landlords and renters across the country.The company's 2025 Canada Rental Market Trend Report surveyed hundreds of Canadian landlords and discovered that nearly half feel their asking rent is lower than they prefer, as they aren't able to cover the basic expenses of ownership.However, almost the same percentage of renters responded that current rent prices are too high in Canada, which is indicative of what liv.rent describes as a growing divide in opinion."Despite many renters believing that landlords are making substantial profits, most landlords report little-to-no profit, with only a small fraction seeing significant financial gains," said liv.rent in its report."While landlords see slower demand, rising costs and an adequate rental supply, renters report intense competition and difficulty securing housing."The survey of over 3...

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1 week ago Why some Canadian researchers feel threatened by a questionnaire sent by Trump administration

The Canadian Association of University Teachers says the administration is 'undermining the integrity and independence of academic research conducted in Canada'

Politics

1 week ago Ontario residents say they'd need to save staggering amounts to be independent

Ontario's high cost of living means that many residents in the province will need to dig deep to achieve financial independence in the years to come.Economic uncertainty in unprecedented times has Canadians worried about their savings, and many across the country feel they will need to save up sums to the tune of $1 million to feel secure.Findings from the latest RBC Financial Independence Poll were shared on Wednesday, revealing how the current economic climate is affecting Canadians' savings goals.The report found that Canadians estimate they will need approximately $846,437 to ensure their future financial independence, a number that soars much higher among Ontario residents.People residing in Canada's most populous province estimate they will need to save up an average of $916,714 to guarantee their financial independence.It's a sizeable sum, though not entirely surprising when considering the average home price in Ontario is around $834,000 as of February 2025.Despite Onta...

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1 week ago Consumers could find ’meaningful savings’ as carbon price ends: Desjardins

OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released Wednesday suggests. The analysis by Desjardins Economics comes less than a week after Prime Minister Mark Carney and […]

Economics

1 week ago Black Canadians see progress on equity in workplace, even as racism persists: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests a vast majority of Black Canadians feel their employer has made progress in creating a more equitable workplace, but more than three-quarters said they still encounter varying degrees of racism at work. The Canadian arm of advisory firm KPMG said in a report released Tuesday that 86 per cent […]

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2 w. ago Danielle Smith not sold on killing carbon tax, calls for industrial levy plan

Smith says the real test of the new federal government will be how it levies carbon pricing on industrial polluters

Economics

2 w. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

Economics

3 w. ago Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA — Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China’s sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, president of the Canola Council of Canada, said the tariffs are prohibitively high and the fallout will be felt across his industry. He said China is a top market […]

Economics

3 w. ago Bell: Get a grip, Canadians — Canada is not going to be Trump's 51st state

When Trump tariffs become Canadians talking about the death of Canada I feel we're trapped in a Tom Clancy novel

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