47 h. 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

48 h. 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

3 d. ago Letters: Danielle Smith swayed by smooth talking Mark Carney

Will city council manage to reduce the tax hike? Vote in our daily poll! I think Danielle Smith is being played by Carney’s B.S. just like she was by Jim Prentice’s BS. Two smooth talkers. Curtis Radcliffe (The proof is in the pudding.) Radicals I have never been a fan of radical left opinions. I […]

Transport

3 d. ago Regina mayor eyes ‘pathway to single digits’ for proposed 15.6% tax hike

Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says he's hoping city council can find a way to whittle its record-high budget of 15.6% to single-digits in advance of budget talks later this month.

Economics

4 d. ago 'It's a balancing act': Council approves proposal to allocate projected investment income to help reduce tax hike

The city is projecting $253 million in investment income next year and council voted to put $50 million towards public safety initiatives

Economics

6 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

7 d. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 222: What to know about London's 3.4% tax hike for 2026

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton, who broke down the details of London's 2026 municipal budget

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

1 week ago As city council eases tax hit in election year, is that good enough for voters?

It’s no coincidence city council has fought hard to bring down London’s 2026 tax hike for what will be their last budget before a civic election, one expert says, but previous sky-high increases may still haunt them at the polls. While still subject to approval at a special council meeting on Nov. 26, budget talks […]

Politics

2 w. ago ‘May have to lose my house’: Concern as Halifax considers double

Halifax councillors say they're getting an earful from residents who are concerned about a possible double-digit hike in property taxes in the next budget.

Other

2 w. ago London city budget: Citizens weigh in as proposed 3.6% tax hike looms

Ahead of formal budget talks later this week, 21 Londoners visited city hall on Tuesday to let politicians know their thoughts on the London’s 2026 budget update. LFP’s Jack Moulton reports. WHERE DO THINGS SIT NOW? As of the release of Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2026 budget update, Londoners are faced with a 3.6 per cent […]

Economics

3 w. ago Financial markets grow fretful after reports of UK government abandoning income tax hike

LONDON (AP) — British financial assets were under pressure Friday on growing speculation that the Labour government has ditched plans to raise income taxes in a crucial budget at the end of the month. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves was clearly considering becoming the first Chancellor of the Exchequer in 50 years to increase the basic […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ottawa draft budget focusing on 'stability' with 3.75% property tax hike

The property tax increase equates to about $166 more to the average household's tax bill next year.

Economics

4 w. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 221: How AI is changing education in London

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Ryan Goodison about how the growing use of artificial intelligence is expanding into classrooms.

Other

4 w. 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