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Confidence vote on capital gains tax changes put on holdA confidence vote on a government budget motion may not happen on Wednesday after all, but the Liberals are still under pressure as they face a vote on a Bloc Québécois ultimatum.MoneyOct 2
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Toronto’s vacant home tax gets ‘complete redesign’ after botched rolloutToronto’s vacant home tax is getting a “complete redesign” for the 2024 tax season after last year’s botched rollout led to a flood of complaints.PoliticsSep 24
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Tax ‘holiday’ may spur economic growth, but ‘dark cloud’ hangs over futureThe Canadian economy underperformed the Bank of Canada's call for 1.5 per cent annualized growth in the third quarter, and per-capita GDP fell for a sixth consecutive quarter.MoneyNov 29
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U.S. judge rejects Boeing plea deal to resolve 737 Max crash chargesThe judge seized on a diversity and inclusion provision in the plea agreement and gave both sides 30 days to update the court on how they plan to proceed in the caseU.S. NewsDec 5
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Group of Calgary city councillors to propose amendments to cut budget spendingFive Calgary city councillors are proposing a slew of changes to the city's proposed budget, which currently includes an overall property tax increase of 3.6 per cent.PoliticsNov 20
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Visual effects, animation studios unite in push for better tax deal in QuebecVisual effects and animation companies want a better deal with the province after it implemented tax changes that some firms say will cost them nearly two-thirds of their revenues.EconomySep 26
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Chrystia Freeland will give fall economic statement on Dec. 16The fall fiscal update is set to arrive later than usual, just a day before members of Parliament are scheduled to wrap up their business for the year.EconomyDec 9
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Saskatchewan government introduces affordability act with personal income tax savingsPremier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government has introduced its promised legislation to lower personal income taxes.CanadaDec 2
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‘Tax holiday’ could become a ‘hot mess’ for businesses, CFIB warnsThe legislation is set to go into effect on Saturday, removing the goods and services or harmonized sales tax from dozens of items, including certain groceries.CanadaDec 9
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‘Wake-up call’: Business Council of B.C. says provincial deficit unsustainableB.C.'s latest fiscal update forecasts an $8.9 billion deficit for 2024, the province's largest ever and something the Business Council of B.C. says is unsustainable.PoliticsNov 20
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Alberta government forecasts $4.6B surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertaintyThe government also says it is planning for population growth to drop significantly next yearPoliticsNov 21
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Expect deeper deficits from Liberals after immigration changes: DesjardinsThe Liberal government is likely facing pressure to deepen deficits heading into a possible fall economic statement, experts warn. Here's why.EconomyOct 29
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Saskatchewan election begins with promises of tax relief, calls for changehe Saskatchewan election campaign has kicked off with voting day set for Oct. 28.CanadaOct 1
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‘We need more revenue, full stop’: City of Winnipeg says tax increases are on the wayThe City of Winnipeg released details of its preliminary budget Wednesday, which included a hefty increase to property taxes, as expected..PoliticsDec 11
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‘It’s a scheme’: Mixed feelings from N.S. shoppers, retailers about HST holidayProvinces with a harmonized provincial and federal sales tax -- such as Nova Scotia -- will see the full HST waived on certain items.ConsumerDec 16
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Revenues are up in Ontario, but ‘challenging’ economic conditions continue for manyOntario is set to unveil its fall economic statement on Wednesday, with details of the cost of alcohol liberalization and $200 rebate cheques for almost everyone in the province.EconomyOct 30
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Will ‘tax holiday’ spur more Canadians to spend? Why some stores doubt itThe federal government’s temporary “tax holiday” could deliver narrow savings for consumers, but some small businesses are unconvinced they’ll see any benefits.CanadaDec 13
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B.C. announces increased tax incentives to attract more film and TV productionsBritish Columbia currently offers a 28-per cent production services credit to both domestic and foreign producers, with no requirement for Canadian content.EntertainmentDec 12
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‘It didn’t happen overnight’: Why property taxes are skyrocketing in some Ontario citiesMunicipalities are calling for a more modern fiscal framework for the division of tax dollars to address step property tax increases.PoliticsDec 10
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‘Tax holiday’ bill moves closer to becoming law after passed by MPsThe Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night.CanadaNov 29