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UK farmers protest: Thousands gather in London denouncing changes to inheritance tax exemptionMore than 10,000 British farmers gathered in London on Tuesday to protest changes to an inheritance tax exemption announced by the federal government in October. In what Conservative MPs have dubbed the “tractor tax,” the proposed legislation would disallow farmers with land worth more than £1 million from passing down their farms to their children...EconomyNov 19
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Calgary city council debates budget changes including tax rateCalgary city councillors are preparing to debate changes to the city budget that could affect property taxes. While some at city hall expected rates to rise further, administrators appear to have found funds to keep any increases minimal. Michael King reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryNov 5
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SARM raises concerns over capital gains tax changesWATCH: Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) acting president Bill Huber has more on capital gains tax by the federal government.CanadaAug 26
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Saskatchewan agriculture industry raises concerns over capital gains tax changesA recent change to the capital gains tax by the federal government is leaving Saskatchewan farmers worried about retirement and handing down their property to family. Global’s Nicole Healey has more from those in our province raising concerns about the impacts of the tax on producers.Global News at 5 SaskatoonAug 20
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Saskatchewan election begins with promises of tax relief, calls for changeSaskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe kicked off the provincial election Tuesday promising broad-based tax relief while his opponent, NDP Leader Carla Beck, said it’s time to move on from failed, incompetent money management.Global News at 5 ReginaOct 1
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Peterborough’s arts community fears proposed municipal funding cuts may have detrimental impactMany members of Peterborough’s arts and community are rallying against proposed cuts in the city’s draft 2025 budget. To limit the property tax hike, some venues and organizations could face drastic changes. Germain Ma reports.EconomyNov 13
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COP29 UN Climate Conference kicks off in Azerbaijan MondayCanada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, Steven Guilbeault says we’re not doing enough to save our planet, addresses Carbon Tax frustrations.CanadaNov 10
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City of Calgary administration recommends 3.6 per cent property tax increaseCalgary city administration has a plan to mitigate a proposed property tax increase. Meghan Cobb reports on how the change would impact homeowners.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 5
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Peterborough draft 2025 budget suggests service cutsA tax hike of nearly 8 per cent is being proposed in the City of Peterborough’s draft 2025 budget. While that is expected to change, as Germain Ma reports, reducing the increase during this budget cycle will be challenging.EconomyNov 6
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Alberta government tables omnibus Bill 32 to enable halal mortgages, reindex AISH, add EV feesThe Alberta government has introduced Bill 32: legislation that will enable provincially regulated banks to offer halal mortgage and home financing products. As Morgan Black explains, the bill also covers changes to fuel taxes for EV drivers and reindexing some social services like AISH.Danielle SmithNov 4
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Poilievre vows to scrap GST on some new homes, if electedConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if his party wins the next federal election, it will scrap federal sales tax Canadians have to pay on newly built homes that sell for less than $1 million. Mackenzie Gray looks at what difference the proposed change could make, and just how feasible it could be.Global NationalOct 28
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Canada Revenue Agency uses escape room to highlight tax scamsThe Canada Revenue Agency is warning Calgarians that tax scams happen year-round. The CRA is hosting an escape room at Market Mall to highlight how fraudsters are changing tactics to target more victims. Michael King has more on what people need to know to stay safe.Global News at Noon CalgaryOct 4
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The impact of Canada’s new tariffs on Chinese EV’sCanada’s new tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, including some hybrids, took effect on Tuesday. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer at Concordia University, joins Miranda to break down the impact of the tax, and what this policy change means for the industry going forward.ConsumerOct 2
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Trudeau, Poilievre heated over Jasper wildfire: ‘Pretends you can put out forest fires with taxes’Debate on climate change and the price of carbon was focused on the Jasper, Alta. wildfires this past July during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday. 5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors to Jasper National Park were ordered out in late July due to a fast-moving wildfire. “Mr. Speaker, (Justin Trudeau) pretends you...CanadaOct 2
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sept. 29On the eve of Truth and Reconcilitation Day Monday, some parents are expressing growing questions about how to explain the day’s meaning to their children. A Kamloops family calls for justice after the sudden death of Douglas Eustache. A murder charge has been laid in a death on the Ditidaht First Nation. The BC NDP...Global BCSep 29
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Ask the Expert: Managing tax in their estatePaying taxes is always a topic that provokes a lot of reaction from people, and following the spring budget earlier this year, that seems unlikely to change. Paul Lindsey from MacMillan Estate Planning joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Ask the Expert segment.Global News Morning EdmontonSep 16
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Instagram’s new safety measures: What parents need to knowInstagram’s latest update introduces new safety features for kids. Tech expert Carmi Levy explains how these changes will work, their impact on existing and new accounts, and whether they address online safety. Tags: Toronto, National, Lifestyle, The Morning Show, Carmi Levy, Instagram, META, Child safety online, Social mediaThe Morning ShowSep 19
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Quebec tables new bill to regulate tippingThe Quebec government is trying to change the way tipping works in the province. Bill 72 would require businesses to calculate tips based on the price excluding sales tax. Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 12
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Victoria mayor suggests church parking lots for sheltersParking lots at churches and halls sit empty most of the time, but a motion being proposed Thursday by the mayor of Victoria is looking to change that. It would allow overnight sheltering in exchange for a tax break. But as Kylie Stanton reports, neighbours want no part of it.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 4
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Ask an Expert: Reducing the impact of the capital gains tax on your estatePaul Lindsey of MacMillan Estate Planning discusses changes to how Canada’s capital gains tax is calculated and how people can lessen the impact of those changes on their estates.Global News Morning BCAug 11