One in ten Canadians plan to invest their tax refund this year, poll finds
Tax refunds will soon be going back into Canadians’ pockets, but how they choose to manage those funds is changing. A new CIBC poll shows that investing the money is far less of a priority than it used to be as many struggle with the high cost of living. Naomi Barghiel reports.
Canada
Apr 28
Alberta hit two-fold with federal carbon tax increase, reinstated provincial fuel tax
Alberta was hit with both the federal carbon tax increase and an fully reinstated provincial fuel tax on Monday. As Morgan Black explains, it triggered protests from residents who say the government is making life unaffordable.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Apr 1
‘Too much, too soon’: Alberta EV owners suggest more equitable tax models
Some electric vehicle owners say they’re being unfairly penalized after Alberta’s 2024 budget introduced a new tax on EVs. The province says the battery-charged vehicles create more wear and tear on our roads due to weight — maintenance other drivers pay for with a fuel tax. But as Sarah Offin reports, it’s not the tax...
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Mar 1
2024 budget expected to make wealthy Canadians pay more taxes
The federal government has revealed many of its plans to help Canadians ahead of tabling its 2024 federal budget, especially over the housing costs. But much of its goals will cost tens of billions of dollars. David Akin looks at how Ottawa plans to pay it off, including higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians.
Global National
Apr 15
Toronto vows to fix vacant home tax after billing ‘fiasco’
Toronto’s mayor is telling tens of thousands of residents who got incorrect vacant home tax bills to not pay the late fee as the city works to fix the issue. The budget chief says staff will be directed to learn from the complaints to ensure a repeat of the issues doesn’t occur. Matthew Bingley reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 5
Edmonton-based Flair Airlines owes more than $67M in taxes
The CEO of Flair Airline is defending the company amidst court documents showing it owes tens of millions in unpaid federal taxes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jan 29
The Morning Show: May 4
On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We’re live in London for details on the full dress rehearsal of the coronation ceremony. Plus, the ‘dos’ and ‘dont’s’ of maximizing your tax return. Then, Kyle Buchanan spills the tea on the health benefits of Britain’s favourite beverage. Also, it’s a TMS daytime exclusive with ‘Abbott Elementary’s’...
The Morning Show
May 4, 2023
Global National: March 28
The federal government released its 2023 budget, with the centrepiece focused around what Ottawa is calling a “grocery rebate,” though Canadians can spend it on anything they want. The Liberals also aimed to set the country on its “green path to the future” with clean energy announcements made, while shoring up Canada’s fiscal foundation for...
Global National
Mar 28, 2023
Protecting your wealth on Ask the Expert
On this week’s Ask the Expert, MacMillan Estate Planning founder and CEO Sheri MacMillan joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about protecting your wealth and the upcoming tax increase for wealthier families.
Global News Morning Calgary
Mar 20, 2023
B.C. tax review report
The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to modernize B.C.’s tax system and structures in an effort to ease the financial burden on local businesses. Surrey Board of Trade President and CEO Anita Huberman discusses the benefits of a tax review.
Global News Morning BC
Feb 9, 2023
Montreal’s demerged cities say they’re paying too much in taxes for services
Many of Montreal’s demerged city mayors believe they are paying too much for services they aren’t necessarily getting. Montreal West Mayor Beny Masella says he feels the cities have been thrown under the bus. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis has more.
Oct 16, 2021
New B.C. assessments raise questions about cost of property transfer tax
With the new B.C. assessments showing double-digit increases in many cities, there are more questions about the low threshold for first-time buyer exemptions to the property transfer tax. Ted Chernecki reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jan 3, 2022
How will City of Vancouver fund $500M climate initiative?
The City of Vancouver says the goal is to cut down on greenhouse gasses and make neighbourhoods more walkable and more transit-friendly. But questions are being raised about the true intent of the Climate Emergency Action Plan being worked on at city hall. As Ted Chernecki tells us, one group is concerned about what it...
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Oct 27, 2020
Growing revolt over business taxes in B.C.
There is a growing revolt over increasing business taxes in B.C., hitting the sector just as it’s trying to recover from the pandemic. As Ted Chernecki reports, business says it’s time for transparency and accountability from B.C. cities.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 23, 2021
Tax Tips Part Two
Dawn Kennedy from the Canada Revenue Agency, is back for part two of tax tips – 5 things to avoid when filing your tax return.
Mar 15, 2016
Tory: too early to tell if Vancouver foreign buyer tax driving up real estate prices in Toronto
Toronto Mayor John Tory addressed the latest housing sales numbers which soared in August. Tory said his focus it to work with all levels of government on ways to maintain and grow affordable housing supply.
Canada
Sep 7, 2016
Metro Vancouver home sales down substantially
More evidence that the foreign buyers’ tax is cooling down Metro Vancouver’s real estate market. Ted Chernecki has the details.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Aug 24, 2016
Public support for absentee homeowners tax in Vancouver
A new survey shows that a vast majority of British Columbians support a tax on absentee homeowners. But would that ease the affordability crisis? Ted Chernecki reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 10, 2016
British Columbians unfairly caught up in foreign buyer tax
Time is almost up for those hoping to beat BC’s new foreign buyer’s tax. The 15 percent property transfer tax takes effect tomorrow. And while some are applauding the change aimed at cooling the market, Ted Chernecki explains how not everyone who will…
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Aug 1, 2016
Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce asks for tax deferrals
Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce CEO Darla Lindbjerg says City Hall needs to further delay property tax payments and utility fees to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global News at 10 Weekend Saskatoon
Apr 19, 2020