37 h. ago Lifting GST on new homes will improve affordability: Ottawa builders' group

The Greater Ottawa Homebuilders' Association said removing federal sales tax from new homes will improve housing affordability in the city and impact home prices in the region. 

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3 d. ago Mustang Energy Receives Exploration Permit for the Dutton Uranium Project, Saskatchewan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce that it has received exploration permits from the Government of Saskatchewan, allowing for ground-based exploration activities at the Dutton Uranium Project (the “Dutton Project”) in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The approved permits […]

Culture

3 d. ago Western Canadian business groups want next federal government to unleash West's economic power

Business councils from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have come together to lobby the federal government on natural resource issues

Politics

4 d. ago All the government money payouts Canadians can get in April 2025

Canadians can expect some serious cash from the provincial or federal government in April 2025.Inflation rose for the first time in six months in February, from 1.9 per cent to 2.6 per cent. This was also the highest spike in eight months.Housing costs are high, and food continues to get more expensive. With the U.S. and China both slapping high tariffs on Canada, economic uncertainty is high.Canadians should take advantage of any benefits program for which they are eligible. Luckily, there are many opportunities to get money from the government next month. Make sure your direct deposit is enabled as you look forward to the following:GST/HST credit — April 4The second quarterly instalment of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit will be paid out to Canadians on April 4. It aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.According to the government, you could get up to:$519 if you are single$680 if you are married or have a common-la...

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5 d. ago Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping products

The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.

Politics

5 d. ago Saskatchewan reverses ban of U.S. alcohol products that are produced in Canada

The Saskatchewan government is walking back part of its decision to stop purchasing all American-branded alcohol products in response to U.S. tariffs.

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9 d. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

Politics

1 week ago Saskatchewan lawmakers spar over Trump tariff response in legislature

The NDP say the Saskatchewan government has gone soft in their response to the U.S. trade war.

Economics

1 week ago Saskatchewan schools grateful for extra funding in 2025 budget

In the Saskatchewan provincial budget announced on Wednesday the education sector will be receiving an overall budget of $3.5 billion.

Society

1 week ago Safety, education and healthcare: Highlights of the 2025 Sask. budget

The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday with priorities on safety, education and healthcare and a balanced budget.

Science

1 week ago Saskatchewan’s spring sitting kicks off Wednesday with provincial budget

The Saskatchewan government prepares to return to the legislative assembly. Kicking off the spring sitting with releasing the provincial budget amidst the looming U.S. tariffs.

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2 w. ago Sask. increasing park administrative charges, doubling electric vehicle fee

The Saskatchewan government has announced a list of fee changes coming this year, including a doubling of the cost to register electric vehicles. 

Politics

2 w. ago Royal Gold Provides 2025 Guidance for Sales, DD&A and Effective Tax Rate

DENVER — ROYAL GOLD, INC. (NASDAQ: RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold” or the “Company,” “we” or “our”) announced today its guidance for calendar year 2025 total stream and royalty sales volume, depletion, depreciation and amortization expense (“DD&A”), and effective tax rate. In keeping with prior practice, sales guidance for 2025 is provided on […]

Economics

2 w. ago Saskatchewan provincial government responds to drug crisis in Saskatoon

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon.

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2 w. ago Leaked emails show Sask. breast cancer patients can’t afford Calgary for care

Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.

Science

2 w. ago Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.

Economics

2 w. ago Many Ontario residents getting payments from the government on Monday

Keep an eye on your bank account — many Ontario residents will get Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments from the government on Monday, March 10.The OTB is typically paid out on the 10th of each month unless a weekend or statutory holiday falls on the pay date, in which case, the payment drops on the last working day before the 10th.It is the combined tax-free payment of the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.Ontario Trillium Benefit eligibilityYou should be eligible for at least one of the three credits to receive money.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2023, according to the province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy ...

Politics

3 w. ago B.C. budget quietly scraps PST exemption on used electric vehicles

The province is scrapping a provincial sales tax exemption on used EVs effective May 1, nearly two years ahead of schedule.

Transport

3 w. ago Liquor merchants decry what they call unprecedented AGLC wine price hike

'Effectively, it's a sales tax on premium wines . . . I'm not in favour of it because it penalizes people for drinking better wine,' said Andrew Ferguson, owner of Kensington Wine Market

Economics