Tax Reform

• N.B. municipalities to take on outdated tax system at finance summit

  New Brunswick municipalities will discuss the outdated taxation system at a financial summit scheduled for Sept. 21 in Fredericton.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• Opposition, labour group call for tax reform in N.S. amid rising cost of living

  The Nova Scotia Liberals and a major labour group are calling for tax reform so that workers can keep more money in their pockets as they struggle with the rising cost of living.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
  
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• Plans aim to re-establish aquatic centre as cornerstone in Saint John

  'We’re definitely seeing everything on an upward trajectory,' said Amy McLennan, general manager at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Proposed N.B. legislation creates separate tax rate for industrial sites

  A Saint John, N.B., city councillor estimates a proposed heavy industrial tax category would provide the city an additional $1.5 million in tax revenue each year.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
• New Brunswick mayors say there are no more excuses to avoid municipal reform

  New Brunswick mayors say it's time to get back to work on municipal tax reform in the province.

  Economy

  Sep 16, 2020
• Saint John Common Council passes new-look 2021 budget

  The $158 million fiscal layout is smaller than the previous year's budget, as council worked to eliminate a $10 million deficit.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2020
• N.B. mayors push municipal tax reform as key provincial election issue

  Mayors in New Brunswick say municipal tax reform is a key issue in next month's provincial election.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2020
• Firefighters cut, station to close as part of new Saint John fire budget

  Saint John Common Council has voted to cut $1.875 million from the Saint John fire budget. The move will close the #8 Fire Station in Millidgeville and eliminate 24 firefighter positions.

  Economy

  Jun 24, 2020
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• ‘Fiscal reckoning’: Albertans will have debate on tax reform in the future, Kenney says

  The province is facing a "double economic whammy," with the coronavirus pandemic and the price of oil hitting historic lows at the same time.

  Canada

  May 3, 2020
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• Unions stand behind Saint John tax reform pamphlet

  Unions representing Saint John's police officers, transit employees and other workers have confirmed themselves to be the source of a pamphlet dropped in mailboxes across the city.

  Politics

  Mar 3, 2020