Fall Economic Statement

• First-time Ontario homebuyers are set to receive a major discount. Here’s how to get it

  Officials with the Ministry of Finance weren’t able to say how many people they expected to use the rebate, which will essentially waive sales tax for first-time buyers.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2025
  
• Ontario predicts grim economic outlook with rising unemployment and lower job creation

  Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will unveil the fiscal update in the legislature around 1 p.m., parts of which have already been published.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2025
  
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• A 30-year mortgage with no rate hikes: Can the U.S. model work in Canada?

  The federal government says it wants to explore bringing longer-term mortgages like those seen in the United States to Canada. Here's why that might be challenging.

  Money

  Dec 19, 2024
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• Ottawa moving ahead on automatic tax filing. Here’s what to know

  The federal government says it plans to move ahead with measures to make it easier for Canadian taxpayers to file their annual returns, building on efforts already underway.

  Money

  Dec 17, 2024
• Border security will get $1.3-billion boost but few details so far

  The figures are part of the government's fall economic statement which was tabled in the House of Commons this afternoon in Ottawa.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
• Ottawa fiscal update mired in uncertainty amid tariff fears, Freeland exit

  The Liberal government’s fall economic statement arrived in a cloud of controversy Monday after Chrystia Freeland’s abrupt resignation as the minister of finance.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2024
• After Chrystia Freeland resigns, Dominic LeBlanc named finance minister

  Dominic LeBlanc, a long-time Liberal cabinet member, was sworn in as finance minister hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from the role.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2024
• Freeland won’t say if deficit set to rise but will meet debt-to-GDP anchor

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists Ottawa's balance sheet remains on a 'sustainable' track despite not answering if the Liberals stuck to their pledge to cap the deficit.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2024
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• Chrystia Freeland will give fall economic statement on Dec. 16

  The 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.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2024
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• Chrystia Freeland promises a fall fiscal update as clock ticks down on 2024

  Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland said Friday that she will deliver a fall economic statement this year. Time is running short on days left before Parliament rises for holidays.

  Money

  Dec 6, 2024